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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,214.54, 60,282.60 and 19,148.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,214.54, 60,282.60 and 19,148.93 is: 28,704.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,214.54 : 60,282.60 = 19,148.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,214.54/60,282.60 = 19,148.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,214.54x = 60,282.60 × 19,148.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,214.54x = 1,154,347,287.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,347,287.62/40,214.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,704.72

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