Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,943.28, 62,720.48 and 32,476
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 41,943.28, 62,720.48 and 32,476 is: 48,563.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,943.28 : 62,720.48 = 32,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,943.28/62,720.48 = 32,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,943.28x = 62,720.48 × 32,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,943.28x = 2,036,910,308.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,036,910,308.48/41,943.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,563.45
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