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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,169.61, 60,254.07 and 12,089.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,169.61, 60,254.07 and 12,089.52 is: 18,134.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,169.61 : 60,254.07 = 12,089.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,169.61/60,254.07 = 12,089.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,169.61x = 60,254.07 × 12,089.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,169.61x = 728,442,784.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,442,784.35/40,169.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,134.18

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