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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,444.79, 60,667.31 and 12,364.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,444.79, 60,667.31 and 12,364.73 is: 18,547.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,444.79 : 60,667.31 = 12,364.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,444.79/60,667.31 = 12,364.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,444.79x = 60,667.31 × 12,364.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,444.79x = 750,134,863.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,134,863.05/40,444.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,547.13

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