Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,888.64, 62,832.96 and 15,600
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 41,888.64, 62,832.96 and 15,600 is: 23,400
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,888.64 : 62,832.96 = 15,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,888.64/62,832.96 = 15,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,888.64x = 62,832.96 × 15,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,888.64x = 980,194,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 980,194,176/41,888.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,400
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