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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,233.07, 60,326.04 and 12,144.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,233.07, 60,326.04 and 12,144.70 is: 18,209.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,233.07 : 60,326.04 = 12,144.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,233.07/60,326.04 = 12,144.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,233.07x = 60,326.04 × 12,144.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,233.07x = 732,641,657.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,641,657.99/40,233.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,209.94

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