Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,274, 60,411 and 11,090
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 40,274, 60,411 and 11,090 is: 16,635
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,274 : 60,411 = 11,090 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,274/60,411 = 11,090/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,274x = 60,411 × 11,090 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,274x = 669,957,990 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 669,957,990/40,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,635
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