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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,577.63, 60,872.99 and 12,497.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,577.63, 60,872.99 and 12,497.68 is: 18,748.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,577.63 : 60,872.99 = 12,497.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,577.63/60,872.99 = 12,497.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,577.63x = 60,872.99 × 12,497.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,577.63x = 760,770,981.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,770,981.86/40,577.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,748.53

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