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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,343.84, 60,521.52 and 12,644

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,343.84, 60,521.52 and 12,644 is: 18,967.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,343.84 : 60,521.52 = 12,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,343.84/60,521.52 = 12,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,343.84x = 60,521.52 × 12,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,343.84x = 765,234,098.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,234,098.88/40,343.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,967.81

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