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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,292.17, 60,422.58 and 13,631.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,292.17, 60,422.58 and 13,631.02 is: 20,441.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,292.17 : 60,422.58 = 13,631.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,292.17/60,422.58 = 13,631.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,292.17x = 60,422.58 × 13,631.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,292.17x = 823,621,245.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,621,245.38/40,292.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,441.22

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