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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,104, 60,157.44 and 12,401.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,104, 60,157.44 and 12,401.28 is: 18,602.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,104 : 60,157.44 = 12,401.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,104/60,157.44 = 12,401.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,104x = 60,157.44 × 12,401.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,104x = 746,029,257.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,029,257.52/40,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,602.37

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