Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,675.32, 60,844.50 and 38,187
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 40,675.32, 60,844.50 and 38,187 is: 57,122.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,675.32 : 60,844.50 = 38,187 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,675.32/60,844.50 = 38,187/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,675.32x = 60,844.50 × 38,187 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,675.32x = 2,323,468,921.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,323,468,921.50/40,675.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,122.33
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