Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,338, 62,007 and 12,154
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 41,338, 62,007 and 12,154 is: 18,231
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,338 : 62,007 = 12,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,338/62,007 = 12,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,338x = 62,007 × 12,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,338x = 753,633,078 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 753,633,078/41,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,231
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