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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,147.17, 60,224.85 and 13,848.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,147.17, 60,224.85 and 13,848.50 is: 20,774.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,147.17 : 60,224.85 = 13,848.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,147.17/60,224.85 = 13,848.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,147.17x = 60,224.85 × 13,848.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,147.17x = 834,023,534.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,023,534.10/40,147.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,774.16

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