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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,246.96, 60,364.63 and 13,588.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,246.96, 60,364.63 and 13,588.11 is: 20,380.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,246.96 : 60,364.63 = 13,588.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,246.96/60,364.63 = 13,588.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,246.96x = 60,364.63 × 13,588.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,246.96x = 820,241,232.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,241,232.55/40,246.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,380.20

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