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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,364.91, 60,556.08 and 12,287.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,364.91, 60,556.08 and 12,287.16 is: 18,433.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,364.91 : 60,556.08 = 12,287.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,364.91/60,556.08 = 12,287.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,364.91x = 60,556.08 × 12,287.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,364.91x = 744,062,243.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,062,243.93/40,364.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,433.39

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