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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,451.43, 60,663.94 and 13,426.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,451.43, 60,663.94 and 13,426.51 is: 20,135.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,451.43 : 60,663.94 = 13,426.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,451.43/60,663.94 = 13,426.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,451.43x = 60,663.94 × 13,426.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,451.43x = 814,504,997.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,504,997.05/40,451.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,135.38

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