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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,241.61, 60,373.94 and 19,476.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,241.61, 60,373.94 and 19,476.81 is: 29,220.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,241.61 : 60,373.94 = 19,476.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,241.61/60,373.94 = 19,476.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,241.61x = 60,373.94 × 19,476.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,241.61x = 1,175,891,660.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,891,660.95/40,241.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,220.79

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