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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,096.47, 60,158.07 and 13,445.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,096.47, 60,158.07 and 13,445.10 is: 20,172.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,096.47 : 60,158.07 = 13,445.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,096.47/60,158.07 = 13,445.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,096.47x = 60,158.07 × 13,445.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,096.47x = 808,831,266.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,831,266.96/40,096.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,172.13

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