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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,674.58, 60,997.57 and 12,203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,674.58, 60,997.57 and 12,203.04 is: 18,300.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,674.58 : 60,997.57 = 12,203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,674.58/60,997.57 = 12,203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,674.58x = 60,997.57 × 12,203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,674.58x = 744,355,725.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,355,725.60/40,674.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,300.27

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