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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,169.67, 60,259.95 and 13,876.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,169.67, 60,259.95 and 13,876.44 is: 20,816.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,169.67 : 60,259.95 = 13,876.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,169.67/60,259.95 = 13,876.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,169.67x = 60,259.95 × 13,876.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,169.67x = 836,193,580.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,193,580.58/40,169.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,816.54

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