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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,091.74, 60,147.15 and 12,014.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,091.74, 60,147.15 and 12,014.14 is: 18,024.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,091.74 : 60,147.15 = 12,014.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,091.74/60,147.15 = 12,014.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,091.74x = 60,147.15 × 12,014.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,091.74x = 722,616,280.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,616,280.70/40,091.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,024.07

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