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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,212.78, 60,339.29 and 18,042

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,212.78, 60,339.29 and 18,042 is: 27,072.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,212.78 : 60,339.29 = 18,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,212.78/60,339.29 = 18,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,212.78x = 60,339.29 × 18,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,212.78x = 1,088,641,379.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,641,379.97/40,212.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,072.02

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