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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,547.41, 60,826.94 and 12,469.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,547.41, 60,826.94 and 12,469.83 is: 18,706.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,547.41 : 60,826.94 = 12,469.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,547.41/60,826.94 = 12,469.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,547.41x = 60,826.94 × 12,469.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,547.41x = 758,501,601.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,501,601.22/40,547.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,706.54

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