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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,095.76, 60,151.76 and 12,016.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,095.76, 60,151.76 and 12,016.32 is: 18,026.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,095.76 : 60,151.76 = 12,016.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,095.76/60,151.76 = 12,016.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,095.76x = 60,151.76 × 12,016.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,095.76x = 722,802,796.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,802,796.72/40,095.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,026.91

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