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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,095.78, 60,147.72 and 13,797.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,095.78, 60,147.72 and 13,797.06 is: 20,696.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,095.78 : 60,147.72 = 13,797.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,095.78/60,147.72 = 13,797.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,095.78x = 60,147.72 × 13,797.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,095.78x = 829,861,701.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,861,701.70/40,095.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,696.98

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