Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,969.50, 61,464 and 13,267.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 40,969.50, 61,464 and 13,267.50 is: 19,904.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,969.50 : 61,464 = 13,267.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,969.50/61,464 = 13,267.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,969.50x = 61,464 × 13,267.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,969.50x = 815,473,620 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 815,473,620/40,969.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,904.41
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