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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,263.88, 60,403.25 and 13,247.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,263.88, 60,403.25 and 13,247.74 is: 19,874.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,263.88 : 60,403.25 = 13,247.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,263.88/60,403.25 = 13,247.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,263.88x = 60,403.25 × 13,247.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,263.88x = 800,206,551.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,206,551.16/40,263.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,874.05

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