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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,151.16, 60,230.84 and 13,855.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,151.16, 60,230.84 and 13,855.83 is: 20,785.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,151.16 : 60,230.84 = 13,855.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,151.16/60,230.84 = 13,855.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,151.16x = 60,230.84 × 13,855.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,151.16x = 834,548,210.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,548,210.52/40,151.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,785.16

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