Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,352, 60,528 and 11,168
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 40,352, 60,528 and 11,168 is: 16,752
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,352 : 60,528 = 11,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,352/60,528 = 11,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,352x = 60,528 × 11,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,352x = 675,976,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 675,976,704/40,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,752
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