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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,125.98, 60,199.86 and 12,047.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,125.98, 60,199.86 and 12,047.24 is: 18,074.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,125.98 : 60,199.86 = 12,047.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,125.98/60,199.86 = 12,047.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,125.98x = 60,199.86 × 12,047.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,125.98x = 725,242,161.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,242,161.39/40,125.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,074.13

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