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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,087.84, 60,137.52 and 12,388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,087.84, 60,137.52 and 12,388 is: 18,583.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,087.84 : 60,137.52 = 12,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,087.84/60,137.52 = 12,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,087.84x = 60,137.52 × 12,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,087.84x = 744,983,597.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,983,597.76/40,087.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,583.78

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