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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,007.27, 59,989.34 and 19,973.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,007.27, 59,989.34 and 19,973.14 is: 29,948.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,007.27 : 59,989.34 = 19,973.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,007.27/59,989.34 = 19,973.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,007.27x = 59,989.34 × 19,973.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,007.27x = 1,198,175,386.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,175,386.29/40,007.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,948.94

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