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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,346.70, 60,519.94 and 12,266.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,346.70, 60,519.94 and 12,266.63 is: 18,399.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,346.70 : 60,519.94 = 12,266.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,346.70/60,519.94 = 12,266.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,346.70x = 60,519.94 × 12,266.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,346.70x = 742,375,711.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,375,711.60/40,346.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,399.91

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