Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,826.62, 109,239.93 and 41,640
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 72,826.62, 109,239.93 and 41,640 is: 62,460
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,826.62 : 109,239.93 = 41,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,826.62/109,239.93 = 41,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,826.62x = 109,239.93 × 41,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,826.62x = 4,548,750,685.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,548,750,685.20/72,826.62 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,460
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