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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,042, 60,067.86 and 12,340

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,042, 60,067.86 and 12,340 is: 18,511.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,042 : 60,067.86 = 12,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,042/60,067.86 = 12,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,042x = 60,067.86 × 12,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,042x = 741,237,392.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,237,392.40/40,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,511.50

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