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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,312.77, 60,469.29 and 12,233.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,312.77, 60,469.29 and 12,233.06 is: 18,349.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,312.77 : 60,469.29 = 12,233.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,312.77/60,469.29 = 12,233.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,312.77x = 60,469.29 × 12,233.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,312.77x = 739,724,452.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,724,452.73/40,312.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,349.63

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