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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,041, 60,066.36 and 12,339

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,041, 60,066.36 and 12,339 is: 18,510.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,041 : 60,066.36 = 12,339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,041/60,066.36 = 12,339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,041x = 60,066.36 × 12,339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,041x = 741,158,816.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,158,816.04/40,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,510.00

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