Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,322.84, 61,985.43 and 10,158
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 41,322.84, 61,985.43 and 10,158 is: 15,237.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,322.84 : 61,985.43 = 10,158 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,322.84/61,985.43 = 10,158/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,322.84x = 61,985.43 × 10,158 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,322.84x = 629,647,997.94 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 629,647,997.94/41,322.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,237.29
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