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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,326.74, 60,483.63 and 12,624.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,326.74, 60,483.63 and 12,624.74 is: 18,935.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,326.74 : 60,483.63 = 12,624.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,326.74/60,483.63 = 12,624.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,326.74x = 60,483.63 × 12,624.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,326.74x = 763,590,103.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,590,103.01/40,326.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,935.08

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