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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,205.08, 60,309.97 and 13,548.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,205.08, 60,309.97 and 13,548.83 is: 20,324.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,205.08 : 60,309.97 = 13,548.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,205.08/60,309.97 = 13,548.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,205.08x = 60,309.97 × 13,548.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,205.08x = 817,129,647.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,129,647.74/40,205.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,324.04

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