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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,544.91, 60,823.19 and 12,467.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,544.91, 60,823.19 and 12,467.33 is: 18,702.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,544.91 : 60,823.19 = 12,467.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,544.91/60,823.19 = 12,467.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,544.91x = 60,823.19 × 12,467.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,544.91x = 758,302,414.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,302,414.93/40,544.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,702.78

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