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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,259.03, 60,390.66 and 12,178.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,259.03, 60,390.66 and 12,178.37 is: 18,268.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,259.03 : 60,390.66 = 12,178.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,259.03/60,390.66 = 12,178.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,259.03x = 60,390.66 × 12,178.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,259.03x = 735,459,802.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,459,802.02/40,259.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,268.19

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