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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,265.62, 60,399.69 and 19,207.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,265.62, 60,399.69 and 19,207.94 is: 28,812.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,265.62 : 60,399.69 = 19,207.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,265.62/60,399.69 = 19,207.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,265.62x = 60,399.69 × 19,207.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,265.62x = 1,160,153,772.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,153,772.54/40,265.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,812.52

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