Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,614.72, 62,408.32 and 20,824
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 41,614.72, 62,408.32 and 20,824 is: 31,229.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,614.72 : 62,408.32 = 20,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,614.72/62,408.32 = 20,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,614.72x = 62,408.32 × 20,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,614.72x = 1,299,590,855.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,299,590,855.68/41,614.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,229.11
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