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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,206.58, 60,312.22 and 13,550.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,206.58, 60,312.22 and 13,550.33 is: 20,326.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,206.58 : 60,312.22 = 13,550.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,206.58/60,312.22 = 13,550.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,206.58x = 60,312.22 × 13,550.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,206.58x = 817,250,600.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,250,600.94/40,206.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,326.29

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