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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,295.76, 60,445.24 and 12,594

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,295.76, 60,445.24 and 12,594 is: 18,891.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,295.76 : 60,445.24 = 12,594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,295.76/60,445.24 = 12,594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,295.76x = 60,445.24 × 12,594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,295.76x = 761,247,352.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,247,352.56/40,295.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,891.50

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