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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,674.08, 60,996.82 and 12,202.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,674.08, 60,996.82 and 12,202.54 is: 18,299.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,674.08 : 60,996.82 = 12,202.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,674.08/60,996.82 = 12,202.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,674.08x = 60,996.82 × 12,202.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,674.08x = 744,316,105.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,316,105.42/40,674.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,299.52

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