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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,159.62, 60,237.94 and 19,114.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,159.62, 60,237.94 and 19,114.74 is: 28,671.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,159.62 : 60,237.94 = 19,114.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,159.62/60,237.94 = 19,114.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,159.62x = 60,237.94 × 19,114.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,159.62x = 1,151,432,561.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,432,561.24/40,159.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,671.40

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