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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,221.74, 60,338.28 and 13,559.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,221.74, 60,338.28 and 13,559.78 is: 20,341.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,221.74 : 60,338.28 = 13,559.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,221.74/60,338.28 = 13,559.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,221.74x = 60,338.28 × 13,559.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,221.74x = 818,173,802.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,173,802.38/40,221.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,341.58

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