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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,316.08, 60,474.12 and 19,525

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,316.08, 60,474.12 and 19,525 is: 29,287.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,316.08 : 60,474.12 = 19,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,316.08/60,474.12 = 19,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,316.08x = 60,474.12 × 19,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,316.08x = 1,180,757,193
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,757,193/40,316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,287.50

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