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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,530, 60,795.27 and 12,828

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,530, 60,795.27 and 12,828 is: 19,242.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,530 : 60,795.27 = 12,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,530/60,795.27 = 12,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,530x = 60,795.27 × 12,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,530x = 779,881,723.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,881,723.56/40,530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,242.09

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