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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,266.52, 60,400.49 and 12,186.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,266.52, 60,400.49 and 12,186.86 is: 18,280.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,266.52 : 60,400.49 = 12,186.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,266.52/60,400.49 = 12,186.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,266.52x = 60,400.49 × 12,186.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,266.52x = 736,091,952.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,091,952.62/40,266.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,280.50

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