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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,225.53, 60,347.26 and 13,209.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,225.53, 60,347.26 and 13,209.07 is: 19,816.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,225.53 : 60,347.26 = 13,209.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,225.53/60,347.26 = 13,209.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,225.53x = 60,347.26 × 13,209.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,225.53x = 797,131,181.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,131,181.65/40,225.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,816.55

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