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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,368.80, 60,562.92 and 12,666.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,368.80, 60,562.92 and 12,666.80 is: 19,003.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,368.80 : 60,562.92 = 12,666.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,368.80/60,562.92 = 12,666.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,368.80x = 60,562.92 × 12,666.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,368.80x = 767,138,395.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,138,395.06/40,368.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,003.25

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