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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,169.03, 60,253.23 and 12,088.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,169.03, 60,253.23 and 12,088.96 is: 18,133.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,169.03 : 60,253.23 = 12,088.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,169.03/60,253.23 = 12,088.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,169.03x = 60,253.23 × 12,088.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,169.03x = 728,398,782.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,398,782.04/40,169.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,133.34

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