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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,068.27, 60,084.86 and 19,014.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,068.27, 60,084.86 and 19,014.37 is: 28,513.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,068.27 : 60,084.86 = 19,014.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,068.27/60,084.86 = 19,014.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,068.27x = 60,084.86 × 19,014.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,068.27x = 1,142,475,843.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,475,843.58/40,068.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,513.23

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