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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,122.52, 60,176.94 and 12,034.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,122.52, 60,176.94 and 12,034.96 is: 18,050.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,122.52 : 60,176.94 = 12,034.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,122.52/60,176.94 = 12,034.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,122.52x = 60,176.94 × 12,034.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,122.52x = 724,227,065.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,227,065.82/40,122.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,050.39

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