Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,413.44, 62,120.16 and 32,160
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 41,413.44, 62,120.16 and 32,160 is: 48,240
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,413.44 : 62,120.16 = 32,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,413.44/62,120.16 = 32,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,413.44x = 62,120.16 × 32,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,413.44x = 1,997,784,345.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,997,784,345.60/41,413.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,240
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