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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,673.77, 60,988.32 and 12,586

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,673.77, 60,988.32 and 12,586 is: 18,872.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,673.77 : 60,988.32 = 12,586 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,673.77/60,988.32 = 12,586/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,673.77x = 60,988.32 × 12,586
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,673.77x = 767,598,995.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,598,995.52/40,673.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,872.09

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