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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,196.13, 60,275.03 and 18,009.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,196.13, 60,275.03 and 18,009.69 is: 27,005.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,196.13 : 60,275.03 = 18,009.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,196.13/60,275.03 = 18,009.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,196.13x = 60,275.03 × 18,009.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,196.13x = 1,085,534,514.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,534,514.99/40,196.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,005.95

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