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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,575.42, 60,868.92 and 12,497.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,575.42, 60,868.92 and 12,497.76 is: 18,748.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,575.42 : 60,868.92 = 12,497.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,575.42/60,868.92 = 12,497.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,575.42x = 60,868.92 × 12,497.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,575.42x = 760,725,153.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,725,153.62/40,575.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,748.42

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