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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,159.26, 60,157.08 and 19,035.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,159.26, 60,157.08 and 19,035.27 is: 28,514.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,159.26 : 60,157.08 = 19,035.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,159.26/60,157.08 = 19,035.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,159.26x = 60,157.08 × 19,035.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,159.26x = 1,145,106,260.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,106,260.21/40,159.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,514.13

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