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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,657.19, 60,991.65 and 12,579.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,657.19, 60,991.65 and 12,579.62 is: 18,871.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,657.19 : 60,991.65 = 12,579.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,657.19/60,991.65 = 12,579.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,657.19x = 60,991.65 × 12,579.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,657.19x = 767,251,475.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,251,475.21/40,657.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,871.24

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