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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,553.51, 60,828.42 and 13,901.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,553.51, 60,828.42 and 13,901.87 is: 20,852.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,553.51 : 60,828.42 = 13,901.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,553.51/60,828.42 = 13,901.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,553.51x = 60,828.42 × 13,901.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,553.51x = 845,628,573.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,628,573.42/40,553.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,852.17

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