Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,486, 60,729 and 12,784
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 40,486, 60,729 and 12,784 is: 19,176
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,486 : 60,729 = 12,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,486/60,729 = 12,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,486x = 60,729 × 12,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,486x = 776,359,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 776,359,536/40,486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,176
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