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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,311.03, 60,466.68 and 12,231.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,311.03, 60,466.68 and 12,231.33 is: 18,347.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,311.03 : 60,466.68 = 12,231.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,311.03/60,466.68 = 12,231.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,311.03x = 60,466.68 × 12,231.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,311.03x = 739,587,917.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,587,917.08/40,311.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,347.04

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