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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,205.57, 60,265.76 and 13,526.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,205.57, 60,265.76 and 13,526.15 is: 20,274.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,205.57 : 60,265.76 = 13,526.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,205.57/60,265.76 = 13,526.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,205.57x = 60,265.76 × 13,526.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,205.57x = 815,163,340.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,163,340.66/40,205.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,274.89

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