Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,547, 62,320.50 and 16,923
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 41,547, 62,320.50 and 16,923 is: 25,384.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,547 : 62,320.50 = 16,923 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,547/62,320.50 = 16,923/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,547x = 62,320.50 × 16,923 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,547x = 1,054,649,821.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,054,649,821.50/41,547 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,384.50
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