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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,250.61, 60,376.44 and 12,170.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,250.61, 60,376.44 and 12,170.88 is: 18,256.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,250.61 : 60,376.44 = 12,170.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,250.61/60,376.44 = 12,170.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,250.61x = 60,376.44 × 12,170.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,250.61x = 734,834,406.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,834,406.07/40,250.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,256.48

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