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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,095.27, 60,142.94 and 12,018.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,095.27, 60,142.94 and 12,018.27 is: 18,027.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,095.27 : 60,142.94 = 12,018.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,095.27/60,142.94 = 12,018.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,095.27x = 60,142.94 × 12,018.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,095.27x = 722,814,302.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,814,302.03/40,095.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,027.42

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