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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,190.58, 60,277.77 and 13,533.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,190.58, 60,277.77 and 13,533.48 is: 20,297.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,190.58 : 60,277.77 = 13,533.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,190.58/60,277.77 = 13,533.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,190.58x = 60,277.77 × 13,533.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,190.58x = 815,767,994.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,767,994.74/40,190.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,297.49

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