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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,177.64, 60,251.06 and 13,875.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,177.64, 60,251.06 and 13,875.32 is: 20,807.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,177.64 : 60,251.06 = 13,875.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,177.64/60,251.06 = 13,875.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,177.64x = 60,251.06 × 13,875.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,177.64x = 836,002,737.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,002,737.84/40,177.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,807.66

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