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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,187.85, 60,257.48 and 17,997.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,187.85, 60,257.48 and 17,997.09 is: 26,984.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,187.85 : 60,257.48 = 17,997.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,187.85/60,257.48 = 17,997.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,187.85x = 60,257.48 × 17,997.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,187.85x = 1,084,459,200.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,459,200.75/40,187.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,984.75

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