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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,476.72, 60,717.96 and 12,774

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,476.72, 60,717.96 and 12,774 is: 19,161.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,476.72 : 60,717.96 = 12,774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,476.72/60,717.96 = 12,774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,476.72x = 60,717.96 × 12,774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,476.72x = 775,611,221.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,611,221.04/40,476.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,161.91

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