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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,150.32, 60,233.56 and 13,856.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,150.32, 60,233.56 and 13,856.08 is: 20,786.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,150.32 : 60,233.56 = 13,856.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,150.32/60,233.56 = 13,856.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,150.32x = 60,233.56 × 13,856.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,150.32x = 834,601,026.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,601,026.04/40,150.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,786.91

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