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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,039.54, 60,047.76 and 11,958.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,039.54, 60,047.76 and 11,958.46 is: 17,934.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,039.54 : 60,047.76 = 11,958.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,039.54/60,047.76 = 11,958.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,039.54x = 60,047.76 × 11,958.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,039.54x = 718,078,736.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,078,736.05/40,039.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,934.24

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