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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,161.54, 60,269.94 and 13,866.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,161.54, 60,269.94 and 13,866.28 is: 20,808.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,161.54 : 60,269.94 = 13,866.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,161.54/60,269.94 = 13,866.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,161.54x = 60,269.94 × 13,866.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,161.54x = 835,719,863.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,719,863.62/40,161.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,808.96

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