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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,008.74, 60,016.23 and 11,926.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,008.74, 60,016.23 and 11,926.65 is: 17,890.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,008.74 : 60,016.23 = 11,926.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,008.74/60,016.23 = 11,926.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,008.74x = 60,016.23 × 11,926.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,008.74x = 715,792,569.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,792,569.53/40,008.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,890.90

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