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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,251.19, 60,387.04 and 18,072.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,251.19, 60,387.04 and 18,072.96 is: 27,114.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,251.19 : 60,387.04 = 18,072.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,251.19/60,387.04 = 18,072.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,251.19x = 60,387.04 × 18,072.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,251.19x = 1,091,372,660.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,372,660.17/40,251.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,114.05

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