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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,150.89, 60,235.90 and 13,855.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,150.89, 60,235.90 and 13,855.86 is: 20,787.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,150.89 : 60,235.90 = 13,855.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,150.89/60,235.90 = 13,855.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,150.89x = 60,235.90 × 13,855.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,150.89x = 834,620,240.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,620,240.67/40,150.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,787.09

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