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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,200.69, 60,310.22 and 13,905.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,200.69, 60,310.22 and 13,905.41 is: 20,861.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,200.69 : 60,310.22 = 13,905.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,200.69/60,310.22 = 13,905.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,200.69x = 60,310.22 × 13,905.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,200.69x = 838,638,336.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,638,336.29/40,200.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,861.29

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