Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,465.84, 60,698.76 and 12,766
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 40,465.84, 60,698.76 and 12,766 is: 19,149
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,465.84 : 60,698.76 = 12,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,465.84/60,698.76 = 12,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,465.84x = 60,698.76 × 12,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,465.84x = 774,880,370.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 774,880,370.16/40,465.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,149
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