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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,274.28, 60,411.42 and 12,194.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,274.28, 60,411.42 and 12,194.01 is: 18,291.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,274.28 : 60,411.42 = 12,194.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,274.28/60,411.42 = 12,194.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,274.28x = 60,411.42 × 12,194.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,274.28x = 736,657,459.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,657,459.59/40,274.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,291.02

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