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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,169.58, 60,268.98 and 13,876.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,169.58, 60,268.98 and 13,876.98 is: 20,820.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,169.58 : 60,268.98 = 13,876.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,169.58/60,268.98 = 13,876.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,169.58x = 60,268.98 × 13,876.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,169.58x = 836,351,430.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,351,430.08/40,169.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,820.52

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