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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,316.92, 60,475.49 and 12,237.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,316.92, 60,475.49 and 12,237.19 is: 18,355.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,316.92 : 60,475.49 = 12,237.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,316.92/60,475.49 = 12,237.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,316.92x = 60,475.49 × 12,237.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,316.92x = 740,050,061.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,050,061.47/40,316.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,355.82

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