Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,830, 61,245 and 13,128
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 40,830, 61,245 and 13,128 is: 19,692
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,830 : 61,245 = 13,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,830/61,245 = 13,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,830x = 61,245 × 13,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,830x = 804,024,360 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 804,024,360/40,830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,692
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