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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,347.57, 60,524.58 and 12,270.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,347.57, 60,524.58 and 12,270.14 is: 18,406.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,347.57 : 60,524.58 = 12,270.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,347.57/60,524.58 = 12,270.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,347.57x = 60,524.58 × 12,270.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,347.57x = 742,645,070.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,645,070.04/40,347.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,406.19

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