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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,806, 61,219.80 and 13,104.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,806, 61,219.80 and 13,104.72 is: 19,660.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,806 : 61,219.80 = 13,104.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,806/61,219.80 = 13,104.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,806x = 61,219.80 × 13,104.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,806x = 802,268,337.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,268,337.46/40,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,660.55

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