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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,572.37, 60,908.67 and 19,245.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,572.37, 60,908.67 and 19,245.47 is: 28,891.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,572.37 : 60,908.67 = 19,245.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,572.37/60,908.67 = 19,245.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,572.37x = 60,908.67 × 19,245.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,572.37x = 1,172,216,133.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,216,133.50/40,572.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,891.98

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