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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,211.96, 60,310.01 and 13,555.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,211.96, 60,310.01 and 13,555.31 is: 20,330.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,211.96 : 60,310.01 = 13,555.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,211.96/60,310.01 = 13,555.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,211.96x = 60,310.01 × 13,555.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,211.96x = 817,520,964.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,520,964.65/40,211.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,330.29

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