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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,060.54, 60,092.39 and 11,981.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,060.54, 60,092.39 and 11,981.04 is: 17,972.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,060.54 : 60,092.39 = 11,981.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,060.54/60,092.39 = 11,981.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,060.54x = 60,092.39 × 11,981.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,060.54x = 719,969,328.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,969,328.29/40,060.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,972.03

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