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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,197.29, 60,305.04 and 13,902.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,197.29, 60,305.04 and 13,902.26 is: 20,856.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,197.29 : 60,305.04 = 13,902.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,197.29/60,305.04 = 13,902.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,197.29x = 60,305.04 × 13,902.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,197.29x = 838,376,043.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,376,043.87/40,197.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,856.53

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