Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,615.32, 60,754.50 and 38,127
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 40,615.32, 60,754.50 and 38,127 is: 57,032.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,615.32 : 60,754.50 = 38,127 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,615.32/60,754.50 = 38,127/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,615.32x = 60,754.50 × 38,127 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,615.32x = 2,316,386,821.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,316,386,821.50/40,615.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,032.34
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