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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,563, 60,844.50 and 12,861

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,563, 60,844.50 and 12,861 is: 19,291.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,563 : 60,844.50 = 12,861 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,563/60,844.50 = 12,861/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,563x = 60,844.50 × 12,861
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,563x = 782,521,114.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,521,114.50/40,563
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,291.50

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