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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,354.89, 60,542.04 and 12,652.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,354.89, 60,542.04 and 12,652.89 is: 18,982.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,354.89 : 60,542.04 = 12,652.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,354.89/60,542.04 = 12,652.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,354.89x = 60,542.04 × 12,652.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,354.89x = 766,031,772.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,031,772.50/40,354.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,982.38

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