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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,357, 60,545.24 and 12,655

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,357, 60,545.24 and 12,655 is: 18,985.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,357 : 60,545.24 = 12,655 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,357/60,545.24 = 12,655/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,357x = 60,545.24 × 12,655
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,357x = 766,200,012.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,200,012.20/40,357
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,985.55

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