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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,103.50, 60,155.25 and 12,401.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,103.50, 60,155.25 and 12,401.50 is: 18,602.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,103.50 : 60,155.25 = 12,401.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,103.50/60,155.25 = 12,401.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,103.50x = 60,155.25 × 12,401.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,103.50x = 746,015,332.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,015,332.88/40,103.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,602.25

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