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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,031.17, 60,053.24 and 12,322.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,031.17, 60,053.24 and 12,322.69 is: 18,486.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,031.17 : 60,053.24 = 12,322.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,031.17/60,053.24 = 12,322.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,031.17x = 60,053.24 × 12,322.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,031.17x = 740,017,340.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,017,340.69/40,031.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,486.03

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