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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,191.57, 60,287.36 and 13,881.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,191.57, 60,287.36 and 13,881.96 is: 20,822.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,191.57 : 60,287.36 = 13,881.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,191.57/60,287.36 = 13,881.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,191.57x = 60,287.36 × 13,881.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,191.57x = 836,906,650.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,906,650.62/40,191.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,822.94

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