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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,164.93, 60,254.25 and 13,513.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,164.93, 60,254.25 and 13,513.47 is: 20,272.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,164.93 : 60,254.25 = 13,513.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,164.93/60,254.25 = 13,513.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,164.93x = 60,254.25 × 13,513.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,164.93x = 814,243,723.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,243,723.12/40,164.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,272.50

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