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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,187.37, 60,254.46 and 17,970.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,187.37, 60,254.46 and 17,970.15 is: 26,943.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,187.37 : 60,254.46 = 17,970.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,187.37/60,254.46 = 17,970.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,187.37x = 60,254.46 × 17,970.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,187.37x = 1,082,781,684.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,781,684.37/40,187.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,943.33

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