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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,149.17, 60,226.88 and 12,067.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,149.17, 60,226.88 and 12,067.04 is: 18,101.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,149.17 : 60,226.88 = 12,067.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,149.17/60,226.88 = 12,067.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,149.17x = 60,226.88 × 12,067.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,149.17x = 726,760,170.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,760,170.04/40,149.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,101.50

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