Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,334, 62,001 and 12,150
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 41,334, 62,001 and 12,150 is: 18,225
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,334 : 62,001 = 12,150 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,334/62,001 = 12,150/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,334x = 62,001 × 12,150 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,334x = 753,312,150 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 753,312,150/41,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,225
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