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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,158.54, 60,265.44 and 13,863.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,158.54, 60,265.44 and 13,863.29 is: 20,804.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,158.54 : 60,265.44 = 13,863.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,158.54/60,265.44 = 13,863.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,158.54x = 60,265.44 × 13,863.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,158.54x = 835,476,970.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,476,970.37/40,158.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,804.47

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