Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,789.60, 62,740.02 and 24,272
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 41,789.60, 62,740.02 and 24,272 is: 36,440.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,789.60 : 62,740.02 = 24,272 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,789.60/62,740.02 = 24,272/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,789.60x = 62,740.02 × 24,272 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,789.60x = 1,522,825,765.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,522,825,765.44/41,789.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,440.30
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