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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,443.49, 60,665.39 and 12,363.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,443.49, 60,665.39 and 12,363.44 is: 18,545.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,443.49 : 60,665.39 = 12,363.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,443.49/60,665.39 = 12,363.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,443.49x = 60,665.39 × 12,363.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,443.49x = 750,032,909.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,032,909.34/40,443.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,545.21

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