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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,087.61, 60,114.49 and 12,011.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,087.61, 60,114.49 and 12,011.66 is: 18,012.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,087.61 : 60,114.49 = 12,011.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,087.61/60,114.49 = 12,011.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,087.61x = 60,114.49 × 12,011.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,087.61x = 722,074,814.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,074,814.95/40,087.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,012.42

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