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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,146.57, 60,222.96 and 12,064.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,146.57, 60,222.96 and 12,064.41 is: 18,097.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,146.57 : 60,222.96 = 12,064.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,146.57/60,222.96 = 12,064.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,146.57x = 60,222.96 × 12,064.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,146.57x = 726,554,480.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,554,480.85/40,146.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,097.55

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