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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,174.93, 60,270.86 and 12,097.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,174.93, 60,270.86 and 12,097.05 is: 18,148.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,174.93 : 60,270.86 = 12,097.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,174.93/60,270.86 = 12,097.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,174.93x = 60,270.86 × 12,097.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,174.93x = 729,099,606.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,099,606.96/40,174.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,148.12

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