Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,181, 60,271.50 and 15,557
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 40,181, 60,271.50 and 15,557 is: 23,335.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,181 : 60,271.50 = 15,557 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,181/60,271.50 = 15,557/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,181x = 60,271.50 × 15,557 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,181x = 937,643,725.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 937,643,725.50/40,181 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,335.50
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