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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,093.89, 60,126.26 and 13,791.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,093.89, 60,126.26 and 13,791.57 is: 20,682.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,093.89 : 60,126.26 = 13,791.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,093.89/60,126.26 = 13,791.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,093.89x = 60,126.26 × 13,791.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,093.89x = 829,235,454.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,235,454.67/40,093.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,682.34

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