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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,302.12, 60,451.26 and 12,220.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,302.12, 60,451.26 and 12,220.92 is: 18,330.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,302.12 : 60,451.26 = 12,220.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,302.12/60,451.26 = 12,220.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,302.12x = 60,451.26 × 12,220.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,302.12x = 738,770,012.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,770,012.36/40,302.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,330.80

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