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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,979.60, 61,469.40 and 13,277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,979.60, 61,469.40 and 13,277.60 is: 19,916.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,979.60 : 61,469.40 = 13,277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,979.60/61,469.40 = 13,277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,979.60x = 61,469.40 × 13,277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,979.60x = 816,166,105.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,166,105.44/40,979.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,916.40

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