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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,006.26, 60,009.36 and 11,925.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,006.26, 60,009.36 and 11,925.60 is: 17,888.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,006.26 : 60,009.36 = 11,925.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,006.26/60,009.36 = 11,925.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,006.26x = 60,009.36 × 11,925.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,006.26x = 715,647,623.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,647,623.62/40,006.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,888.39

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