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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,150.07, 60,225.14 and 12,070.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,150.07, 60,225.14 and 12,070.11 is: 18,105.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,150.07 : 60,225.14 = 12,070.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,150.07/60,225.14 = 12,070.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,150.07x = 60,225.14 × 12,070.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,150.07x = 726,924,320.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,924,320.58/40,150.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,105.18

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