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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,062.87, 60,098.31 and 13,764.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,062.87, 60,098.31 and 13,764.15 is: 20,647.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,062.87 : 60,098.31 = 13,764.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,062.87/60,098.31 = 13,764.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,062.87x = 60,098.31 × 13,764.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,062.87x = 827,202,153.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,202,153.59/40,062.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,647.60

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