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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,245.96, 60,363.13 and 13,587.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,245.96, 60,363.13 and 13,587.11 is: 20,378.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,245.96 : 60,363.13 = 13,587.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,245.96/60,363.13 = 13,587.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,245.96x = 60,363.13 × 13,587.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,245.96x = 820,160,604.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,160,604.19/40,245.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,378.71

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