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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,294.42, 60,425.96 and 13,633.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,294.42, 60,425.96 and 13,633.27 is: 20,444.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,294.42 : 60,425.96 = 13,633.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,294.42/60,425.96 = 13,633.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,294.42x = 60,425.96 × 13,633.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,294.42x = 823,803,208.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,803,208.46/40,294.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,444.60

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