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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,263.93, 60,397.16 and 19,206.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,263.93, 60,397.16 and 19,206.26 is: 28,809.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,263.93 : 60,397.16 = 19,206.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,263.93/60,397.16 = 19,206.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,263.93x = 60,397.16 × 19,206.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,263.93x = 1,160,003,160.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,003,160.20/40,263.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,809.98

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