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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,720.61, 61,093.67 and 12,258.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,720.61, 61,093.67 and 12,258.69 is: 18,391.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,720.61 : 61,093.67 = 12,258.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,720.61/61,093.67 = 12,258.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,720.61x = 61,093.67 × 12,258.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,720.61x = 748,928,361.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,928,361.49/40,720.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,391.87

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