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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,170.67, 60,262.38 and 13,877.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,170.67, 60,262.38 and 13,877.46 is: 20,818.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,170.67 : 60,262.38 = 13,877.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,170.67/60,262.38 = 13,877.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,170.67x = 60,262.38 × 13,877.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,170.67x = 836,288,767.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,288,767.95/40,170.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,818.39

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