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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,193.83, 60,305.37 and 13,901.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,193.83, 60,305.37 and 13,901.23 is: 20,856.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,193.83 : 60,305.37 = 13,901.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,193.83/60,305.37 = 13,901.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,193.83x = 60,305.37 × 13,901.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,193.83x = 838,318,818.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,318,818.61/40,193.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,856.90

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