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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,237.73, 60,363.08 and 12,529.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,237.73, 60,363.08 and 12,529.25 is: 18,795.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,237.73 : 60,363.08 = 12,529.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,237.73/60,363.08 = 12,529.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,237.73x = 60,363.08 × 12,529.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,237.73x = 756,304,057.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,304,057.44/40,237.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,795.89

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