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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,274.01, 60,395.62 and 13,250.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,274.01, 60,395.62 and 13,250.06 is: 19,870.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,274.01 : 60,395.62 = 13,250.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,274.01/60,395.62 = 13,250.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,274.01x = 60,395.62 × 13,250.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,274.01x = 800,245,706.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,245,706.60/40,274.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,870.03

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