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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,147.67, 60,224.63 and 12,065.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,147.67, 60,224.63 and 12,065.54 is: 18,099.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,147.67 : 60,224.63 = 12,065.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,147.67/60,224.63 = 12,065.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,147.67x = 60,224.63 × 12,065.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,147.67x = 726,642,682.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,642,682.25/40,147.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,099.25

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