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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,177.54, 60,293.94 and 13,882.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,177.54, 60,293.94 and 13,882.34 is: 20,833.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,177.54 : 60,293.94 = 13,882.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,177.54/60,293.94 = 13,882.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,177.54x = 60,293.94 × 13,882.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,177.54x = 837,020,975.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,020,975.02/40,177.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,833.06

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