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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,094.26, 60,101.70 and 18,997

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,094.26, 60,101.70 and 18,997 is: 28,476.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,094.26 : 60,101.70 = 18,997 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,094.26/60,101.70 = 18,997/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,094.26x = 60,101.70 × 18,997
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,094.26x = 1,141,751,994.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,751,994.90/40,094.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,476.69

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