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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,253.84, 60,382.32 and 19,183.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,253.84, 60,382.32 and 19,183.04 is: 28,775.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,253.84 : 60,382.32 = 19,183.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,253.84/60,382.32 = 19,183.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,253.84x = 60,382.32 × 19,183.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,253.84x = 1,158,316,459.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,316,459.85/40,253.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,775.30

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