Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,288.08, 61,932.12 and 17,914
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 41,288.08, 61,932.12 and 17,914 is: 26,871
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,288.08 : 61,932.12 = 17,914 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,288.08/61,932.12 = 17,914/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,288.08x = 61,932.12 × 17,914 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,288.08x = 1,109,451,997.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,109,451,997.68/41,288.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,871
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