Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,273.28, 61,909.92 and 16,632
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 41,273.28, 61,909.92 and 16,632 is: 24,948
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,273.28 : 61,909.92 = 16,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,273.28/61,909.92 = 16,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,273.28x = 61,909.92 × 16,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,273.28x = 1,029,685,789.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,029,685,789.44/41,273.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,948
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