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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,065, 60,098.31 and 12,363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,065, 60,098.31 and 12,363 is: 18,544.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,065 : 60,098.31 = 12,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,065/60,098.31 = 12,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,065x = 60,098.31 × 12,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,065x = 742,995,406.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,995,406.53/40,065
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,544.75

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