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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,175.54, 60,290.94 and 13,880.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,175.54, 60,290.94 and 13,880.34 is: 20,830.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,175.54 : 60,290.94 = 13,880.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,175.54/60,290.94 = 13,880.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,175.54x = 60,290.94 × 13,880.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,175.54x = 836,858,746.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,858,746.12/40,175.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,830.06

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