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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,167.54, 60,278.94 and 13,872.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,167.54, 60,278.94 and 13,872.33 is: 20,818.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,167.54 : 60,278.94 = 13,872.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,167.54/60,278.94 = 13,872.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,167.54x = 60,278.94 × 13,872.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,167.54x = 836,209,347.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,209,347.73/40,167.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,818.04

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