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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,267.46, 60,376.38 and 13,610.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,267.46, 60,376.38 and 13,610.93 is: 20,408.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,267.46 : 60,376.38 = 13,610.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,267.46/60,376.38 = 13,610.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,267.46x = 60,376.38 × 13,610.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,267.46x = 821,778,832.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,778,832.77/40,267.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,408.01

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