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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,157.44, 60,233.28 and 12,454.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,157.44, 60,233.28 and 12,454.72 is: 18,681.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,157.44 : 60,233.28 = 12,454.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,157.44/60,233.28 = 12,454.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,157.44x = 60,233.28 × 12,454.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,157.44x = 750,188,637.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,188,637.08/40,157.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,681.19

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