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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,145.63, 60,226.61 and 13,846.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,145.63, 60,226.61 and 13,846.95 is: 20,773.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,145.63 : 60,226.61 = 13,846.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,145.63/60,226.61 = 13,846.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,145.63x = 60,226.61 × 13,846.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,145.63x = 833,954,788.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,954,788.10/40,145.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,773.24

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