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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,233.74, 60,356.24 and 12,150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,233.74, 60,356.24 and 12,150.60 is: 18,227.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,233.74 : 60,356.24 = 12,150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,233.74/60,356.24 = 12,150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,233.74x = 60,356.24 × 12,150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,233.74x = 733,364,468.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,364,468.99/40,233.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,227.60

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