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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,271.02, 60,413.07 and 13,619.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,271.02, 60,413.07 and 13,619.59 is: 20,431.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,271.02 : 60,413.07 = 13,619.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,271.02/60,413.07 = 13,619.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,271.02x = 60,413.07 × 13,619.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,271.02x = 822,801,244.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,801,244.04/40,271.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,431.60

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