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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,149.55, 60,224.37 and 12,069.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,149.55, 60,224.37 and 12,069.60 is: 18,104.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,149.55 : 60,224.37 = 12,069.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,149.55/60,224.37 = 12,069.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,149.55x = 60,224.37 × 12,069.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,149.55x = 726,883,995.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,883,995.80/40,149.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,104.41

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