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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,175.76, 60,244.20 and 13,871.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,175.76, 60,244.20 and 13,871.28 is: 20,800.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,175.76 : 60,244.20 = 13,871.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,175.76/60,244.20 = 13,871.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,175.76x = 60,244.20 × 13,871.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,175.76x = 835,664,166.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,664,166.58/40,175.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,800.21

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