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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,177.42, 60,266.97 and 13,524.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,177.42, 60,266.97 and 13,524.21 is: 20,286.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,177.42 : 60,266.97 = 13,524.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,177.42/60,266.97 = 13,524.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,177.42x = 60,266.97 × 13,524.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,177.42x = 815,063,158.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,063,158.34/40,177.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,286.60

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