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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,228.57, 60,329.18 and 13,927.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,228.57, 60,329.18 and 13,927.16 is: 20,886.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,228.57 : 60,329.18 = 13,927.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,228.57/60,329.18 = 13,927.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,228.57x = 60,329.18 × 13,927.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,228.57x = 840,213,840.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,213,840.88/40,228.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,886.00

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