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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,150.83, 60,253.98 and 13,855.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,150.83, 60,253.98 and 13,855.66 is: 20,793.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,150.83 : 60,253.98 = 13,855.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,150.83/60,253.98 = 13,855.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,150.83x = 60,253.98 × 13,855.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,150.83x = 834,858,660.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,858,660.53/40,150.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,793.06

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