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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,451, 60,676.50 and 12,749

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,451, 60,676.50 and 12,749 is: 19,123.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,451 : 60,676.50 = 12,749 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,451/60,676.50 = 12,749/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,451x = 60,676.50 × 12,749
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,451x = 773,564,698.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,564,698.50/40,451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,123.50

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