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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,283.76, 60,425.83 and 13,629.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,283.76, 60,425.83 and 13,629.97 is: 20,445.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,283.76 : 60,425.83 = 13,629.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,283.76/60,425.83 = 13,629.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,283.76x = 60,425.83 × 13,629.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,283.76x = 823,602,342.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,602,342.69/40,283.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,445.02

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