Divide convex polygon into 4 equal areas

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Homework Statement



Show that it is possible to cut any convex polygon into 4 pieces of equal areas by using two cuts perpendicular to each other.

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None, it's just a proof I found on the back of my book. The relevant chapter is Continuity, the maximum principle, and intermediate value theorem for real analysis.


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I have no idea! Can someone tell me how to approach this please?

Thanks!
 
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Anyone know how to do this?
 
What about considering the centroid of the convex polygon?