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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,216.18, 60,311.06 and 13,555.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,216.18, 60,311.06 and 13,555.02 is: 20,328.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,216.18 : 60,311.06 = 13,555.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,216.18/60,311.06 = 13,555.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,216.18x = 60,311.06 × 13,555.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,216.18x = 817,517,624.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,517,624.52/40,216.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,328.08

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