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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,272.26, 60,392.99 and 13,248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,272.26, 60,392.99 and 13,248.32 is: 19,867.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,272.26 : 60,392.99 = 13,248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,272.26/60,392.99 = 13,248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,272.26x = 60,392.99 × 13,248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,272.26x = 800,105,355.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,105,355.31/40,272.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,867.41

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