Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,178, 60,267 and 15,554
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 40,178, 60,267 and 15,554 is: 23,331
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,178 : 60,267 = 15,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,178/60,267 = 15,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,178x = 60,267 × 15,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,178x = 937,392,918 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 937,392,918/40,178 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,331
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