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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,225.08, 60,323.22 and 13,922.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,225.08, 60,323.22 and 13,922.76 is: 20,879.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,225.08 : 60,323.22 = 13,922.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,225.08/60,323.22 = 13,922.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,225.08x = 60,323.22 × 13,922.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,225.08x = 839,865,714.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,865,714.49/40,225.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,879.16

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