Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,342, 60,513 and 12,640
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 40,342, 60,513 and 12,640 is: 18,960
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,342 : 60,513 = 12,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,342/60,513 = 12,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,342x = 60,513 × 12,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,342x = 764,884,320 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 764,884,320/40,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,960
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