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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,471.84, 60,707.76 and 12,772

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,471.84, 60,707.76 and 12,772 is: 19,158.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,471.84 : 60,707.76 = 12,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,471.84/60,707.76 = 12,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,471.84x = 60,707.76 × 12,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,471.84x = 775,359,510.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,359,510.72/40,471.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,158.00

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