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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,003.80, 60,005.70 and 12,301.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,003.80, 60,005.70 and 12,301.80 is: 18,452.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,003.80 : 60,005.70 = 12,301.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,003.80/60,005.70 = 12,301.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,003.80x = 60,005.70 × 12,301.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,003.80x = 738,178,120.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,178,120.26/40,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,452.70

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