Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,251.84, 60,377.76 and 12,552
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 40,251.84, 60,377.76 and 12,552 is: 18,828
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,251.84 : 60,377.76 = 12,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,251.84/60,377.76 = 12,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,251.84x = 60,377.76 × 12,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,251.84x = 757,861,643.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 757,861,643.52/40,251.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,828
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