Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,175.76, 61,763.64 and 16,546
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 41,175.76, 61,763.64 and 16,546 is: 24,819.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,175.76 : 61,763.64 = 16,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,175.76/61,763.64 = 16,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,175.76x = 61,763.64 × 16,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,175.76x = 1,021,941,187.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,021,941,187.44/41,175.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,819.00
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