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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,003.26, 60,004.87 and 11,922.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,003.26, 60,004.87 and 11,922.59 is: 17,883.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,003.26 : 60,004.87 = 11,922.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,003.26/60,004.87 = 11,922.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,003.26x = 60,004.87 × 11,922.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,003.26x = 715,413,463.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,413,463.01/40,003.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,883.88

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