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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,213.81, 60,307.51 and 13,552.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,213.81, 60,307.51 and 13,552.65 is: 20,324.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,213.81 : 60,307.51 = 13,552.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,213.81/60,307.51 = 13,552.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,213.81x = 60,307.51 × 13,552.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,213.81x = 817,326,239.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,326,239.98/40,213.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,324.52

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