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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,003.14, 60,004.68 and 12,301.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,003.14, 60,004.68 and 12,301.14 is: 18,451.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,003.14 : 60,004.68 = 12,301.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,003.14/60,004.68 = 12,301.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,003.14x = 60,004.68 × 12,301.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,003.14x = 738,125,969.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,125,969.34/40,003.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,451.70

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