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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,240.84, 60,367.02 and 12,541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,240.84, 60,367.02 and 12,541 is: 18,813.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,240.84 : 60,367.02 = 12,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,240.84/60,367.02 = 12,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,240.84x = 60,367.02 × 12,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,240.84x = 757,062,797.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,062,797.82/40,240.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,813.30

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