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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,169.93, 60,261.73 and 13,868.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,169.93, 60,261.73 and 13,868.52 is: 20,805.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,169.93 : 60,261.73 = 13,868.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,169.93/60,261.73 = 13,868.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,169.93x = 60,261.73 × 13,868.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,169.93x = 835,741,007.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,741,007.74/40,169.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,805.14

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