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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,256.89, 60,293.36 and 19,211.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,256.89, 60,293.36 and 19,211.71 is: 28,773.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,256.89 : 60,293.36 = 19,211.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,256.89/60,293.36 = 19,211.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,256.89x = 60,293.36 × 19,211.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,256.89x = 1,158,338,547.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,338,547.25/40,256.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,773.67

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