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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,148.66, 60,227.09 and 13,853.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,148.66, 60,227.09 and 13,853.33 is: 20,781.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,148.66 : 60,227.09 = 13,853.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,148.66/60,227.09 = 13,853.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,148.66x = 60,227.09 × 13,853.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,148.66x = 834,345,382.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,345,382.31/40,148.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,781.40

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