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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,189.35, 60,259.73 and 17,998.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,189.35, 60,259.73 and 17,998.59 is: 26,987.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,189.35 : 60,259.73 = 17,998.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,189.35/60,259.73 = 17,998.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,189.35x = 60,259.73 × 17,998.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,189.35x = 1,084,590,083.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,590,083.79/40,189.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,987.00

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