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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,275.28, 60,412.92 and 12,195.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,275.28, 60,412.92 and 12,195.01 is: 18,292.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,275.28 : 60,412.92 = 12,195.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,275.28/60,412.92 = 12,195.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,275.28x = 60,412.92 × 12,195.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,275.28x = 736,736,163.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,736,163.53/40,275.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,292.52

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