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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,247.46, 60,365.37 and 13,588.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,247.46, 60,365.37 and 13,588.62 is: 20,380.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,247.46 : 60,365.37 = 13,588.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,247.46/60,365.37 = 13,588.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,247.46x = 60,365.37 × 13,588.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,247.46x = 820,282,074.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,282,074.09/40,247.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,380.97

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