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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,122.44, 60,190.49 and 20,141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,122.44, 60,190.49 and 20,141.48 is: 30,215.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,122.44 : 60,190.49 = 20,141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,122.44/60,190.49 = 20,141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,122.44x = 60,190.49 × 20,141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,122.44x = 1,212,325,550.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,325,550.53/40,122.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,215.65

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