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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,187.93, 60,281.27 and 9,793.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,187.93, 60,281.27 and 9,793.41 is: 14,689.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,187.93 : 60,281.27 = 9,793.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,187.93/60,281.27 = 9,793.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,187.93x = 60,281.27 × 9,793.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,187.93x = 590,359,293.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,359,293.22/40,187.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,689.96

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