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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,203.92, 60,294.36 and 13,547

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,203.92, 60,294.36 and 13,547 is: 20,316.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,203.92 : 60,294.36 = 13,547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,203.92/60,294.36 = 13,547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,203.92x = 60,294.36 × 13,547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,203.92x = 816,807,694.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,807,694.92/40,203.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,316.62

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