Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,939.06, 62,948 and 21,962.89
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 41,939.06, 62,948 and 21,962.89 is: 32,964.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,939.06 : 62,948 = 21,962.89 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,939.06/62,948 = 21,962.89/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,939.06x = 62,948 × 21,962.89 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,939.06x = 1,382,519,999.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,382,519,999.72/41,939.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,964.97
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