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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,571.17, 60,864.59 and 12,486.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,571.17, 60,864.59 and 12,486.24 is: 18,731.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,571.17 : 60,864.59 = 12,486.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,571.17/60,864.59 = 12,486.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,571.17x = 60,864.59 × 12,486.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,571.17x = 759,969,909.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,969,909.46/40,571.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,731.77

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