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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,275.41, 60,432.95 and 18,104.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,275.41, 60,432.95 and 18,104.90 is: 27,166.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,275.41 : 60,432.95 = 18,104.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,275.41/60,432.95 = 18,104.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,275.41x = 60,432.95 × 18,104.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,275.41x = 1,094,132,259.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,132,259.55/40,275.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,166.26

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