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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,035.74, 60,072.28 and 17,846.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,035.74, 60,072.28 and 17,846.81 is: 26,778.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,035.74 : 60,072.28 = 17,846.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,035.74/60,072.28 = 17,846.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,035.74x = 60,072.28 × 17,846.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,035.74x = 1,072,098,222.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,098,222.45/40,035.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,778.53

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