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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,184.89, 60,277.34 and 13,875.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,184.89, 60,277.34 and 13,875.28 is: 20,812.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,184.89 : 60,277.34 = 13,875.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,184.89/60,277.34 = 13,875.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,184.89x = 60,277.34 × 13,875.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,184.89x = 836,365,115.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,365,115.16/40,184.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,812.92

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