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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,046.13, 60,068.43 and 11,966.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,046.13, 60,068.43 and 11,966.25 is: 17,949.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,046.13 : 60,068.43 = 11,966.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,046.13/60,068.43 = 11,966.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,046.13x = 60,068.43 × 11,966.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,046.13x = 718,793,850.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,793,850.49/40,046.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,949.15

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