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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,672.16, 61,010.40 and 12,968

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,672.16, 61,010.40 and 12,968 is: 19,452.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,672.16 : 61,010.40 = 12,968 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,672.16/61,010.40 = 12,968/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,672.16x = 61,010.40 × 12,968
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,672.16x = 791,182,867.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,182,867.20/40,672.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,452.69

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