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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,996.68, 61,503.66 and 12,924.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,996.68, 61,503.66 and 12,924.72 is: 19,389.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,996.68 : 61,503.66 = 12,924.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,996.68/61,503.66 = 12,924.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,996.68x = 61,503.66 × 12,924.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,996.68x = 794,917,584.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,917,584.48/40,996.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,389.80

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