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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,216.94, 60,323.89 and 12,136.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,216.94, 60,323.89 and 12,136.25 is: 18,203.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,216.94 : 60,323.89 = 12,136.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,216.94/60,323.89 = 12,136.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,216.94x = 60,323.89 × 12,136.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,216.94x = 732,105,749.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,105,749.33/40,216.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,203.91

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