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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,069.50, 60,105.06 and 12,367.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,069.50, 60,105.06 and 12,367.50 is: 18,551.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,069.50 : 60,105.06 = 12,367.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,069.50/60,105.06 = 12,367.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,069.50x = 60,105.06 × 12,367.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,069.50x = 743,349,329.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,349,329.55/40,069.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,551.50

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