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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,095.79, 60,126.73 and 12,019.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,095.79, 60,126.73 and 12,019.84 is: 18,024.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,095.79 : 60,126.73 = 12,019.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,095.79/60,126.73 = 12,019.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,095.79x = 60,126.73 × 12,019.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,095.79x = 722,713,674.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,713,674.32/40,095.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,024.68

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