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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,191.62, 60,287.42 and 13,896.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,191.62, 60,287.42 and 13,896.59 is: 20,844.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,191.62 : 60,287.42 = 13,896.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,191.62/60,287.42 = 13,896.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,191.62x = 60,287.42 × 13,896.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,191.62x = 837,789,291.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,789,291.20/40,191.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,844.88

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