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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,091.67, 60,125.76 and 12,010.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,091.67, 60,125.76 and 12,010.59 is: 18,012.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,091.67 : 60,125.76 = 12,010.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,091.67/60,125.76 = 12,010.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,091.67x = 60,125.76 × 12,010.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,091.67x = 722,145,851.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,145,851.80/40,091.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,012.37

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