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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,205.37, 60,306.31 and 13,549.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,205.37, 60,306.31 and 13,549.60 is: 20,323.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,205.37 : 60,306.31 = 13,549.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,205.37/60,306.31 = 13,549.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,205.37x = 60,306.31 × 13,549.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,205.37x = 817,126,377.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,126,377.98/40,205.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,323.81

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