Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,174, 61,761 and 13,472
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 41,174, 61,761 and 13,472 is: 20,208
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,174 : 61,761 = 13,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,174/61,761 = 13,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,174x = 61,761 × 13,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,174x = 832,044,192 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 832,044,192/41,174 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,208
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