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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,554.96, 60,827.64 and 12,474.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,554.96, 60,827.64 and 12,474.96 is: 18,710.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,554.96 : 60,827.64 = 12,474.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,554.96/60,827.64 = 12,474.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,554.96x = 60,827.64 × 12,474.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,554.96x = 758,822,375.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,822,375.89/40,554.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,710.96

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