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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,319.97, 60,473.13 and 12,233.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,319.97, 60,473.13 and 12,233.25 is: 18,347.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,319.97 : 60,473.13 = 12,233.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,319.97/60,473.13 = 12,233.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,319.97x = 60,473.13 × 12,233.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,319.97x = 739,783,187.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,783,187.46/40,319.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,347.81

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