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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,256.68, 60,377.82 and 18,066.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,256.68, 60,377.82 and 18,066.28 is: 27,096.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,256.68 : 60,377.82 = 18,066.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,256.68/60,377.82 = 18,066.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,256.68x = 60,377.82 × 18,066.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,256.68x = 1,090,802,601.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,802,601.91/40,256.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,096.19

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