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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,047.18, 60,033.60 and 18,997.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,047.18, 60,033.60 and 18,997.10 is: 28,478.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,047.18 : 60,033.60 = 18,997.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,047.18/60,033.60 = 18,997.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,047.18x = 60,033.60 × 18,997.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,047.18x = 1,140,464,002.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,464,002.39/40,047.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,478.01

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