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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,282.37, 60,444.02 and 18,091.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,282.37, 60,444.02 and 18,091.21 is: 27,146.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,282.37 : 60,444.02 = 18,091.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,282.37/60,444.02 = 18,091.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,282.37x = 60,444.02 × 18,091.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,282.37x = 1,093,505,459.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,505,459.06/40,282.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,146.01

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