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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,220.03, 64,830.05 and 13,640.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,220.03, 64,830.05 and 13,640.13 is: 20,460.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,220.03 : 64,830.05 = 13,640.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,220.03/64,830.05 = 13,640.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,220.03x = 64,830.05 × 13,640.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,220.03x = 884,290,241.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,290,241.71/43,220.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,460.20

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