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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,122.72, 60,181.68 and 13,826.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,122.72, 60,181.68 and 13,826.88 is: 20,739.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,122.72 : 60,181.68 = 13,826.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,122.72/60,181.68 = 13,826.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,122.72x = 60,181.68 × 13,826.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,122.72x = 832,124,867.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,124,867.56/40,122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,739.49

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