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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,033.23, 60,058.42 and 11,955.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,033.23, 60,058.42 and 11,955.49 is: 17,935.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,033.23 : 60,058.42 = 11,955.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,033.23/60,058.42 = 11,955.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,033.23x = 60,058.42 × 11,955.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,033.23x = 718,027,839.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,027,839.73/40,033.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,935.80

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