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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,172.58, 60,273.45 and 13,879.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,172.58, 60,273.45 and 13,879.98 is: 20,825.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,172.58 : 60,273.45 = 13,879.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,172.58/60,273.45 = 13,879.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,172.58x = 60,273.45 × 13,879.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,172.58x = 836,594,280.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,594,280.53/40,172.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,825.01

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