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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,046.91, 60,069.56 and 11,967.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,046.91, 60,069.56 and 11,967.05 is: 17,950.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,046.91 : 60,069.56 = 11,967.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,046.91/60,069.56 = 11,967.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,046.91x = 60,069.56 × 11,967.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,046.91x = 718,855,067.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,855,067.81/40,046.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,950.33

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