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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,993.48, 61,477.26 and 13,285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,993.48, 61,477.26 and 13,285 is: 19,923.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,993.48 : 61,477.26 = 13,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,993.48/61,477.26 = 13,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,993.48x = 61,477.26 × 13,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,993.48x = 816,725,399.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,725,399.10/40,993.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,923.30

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