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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,197.24, 60,301.62 and 13,895.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,197.24, 60,301.62 and 13,895.82 is: 20,845.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,197.24 : 60,301.62 = 13,895.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,197.24/60,301.62 = 13,895.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,197.24x = 60,301.62 × 13,895.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,197.24x = 837,940,457.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,940,457.23/40,197.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,845.72

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