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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,107.41, 60,162.02 and 13,453.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,107.41, 60,162.02 and 13,453.35 is: 20,180.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,107.41 : 60,162.02 = 13,453.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,107.41/60,162.02 = 13,453.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,107.41x = 60,162.02 × 13,453.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,107.41x = 809,380,711.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,380,711.77/40,107.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,180.33

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