Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,834, 61,251 and 13,132
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 40,834, 61,251 and 13,132 is: 19,698
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,834 : 61,251 = 13,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,834/61,251 = 13,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,834x = 61,251 × 13,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,834x = 804,348,132 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 804,348,132/40,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,698
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