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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,129.39, 60,193.95 and 12,049.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,129.39, 60,193.95 and 12,049.35 is: 18,073.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,129.39 : 60,193.95 = 12,049.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,129.39/60,193.95 = 12,049.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,129.39x = 60,193.95 × 12,049.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,129.39x = 725,297,971.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,297,971.43/40,129.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,073.98

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