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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,866.48, 61,286.76 and 13,158

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,866.48, 61,286.76 and 13,158 is: 19,732.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,866.48 : 61,286.76 = 13,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,866.48/61,286.76 = 13,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,866.48x = 61,286.76 × 13,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,866.48x = 806,411,188.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,411,188.08/40,866.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,732.83

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