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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,063.44, 60,097.92 and 13,786.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,063.44, 60,097.92 and 13,786.68 is: 20,680.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,063.44 : 60,097.92 = 13,786.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,063.44/60,097.92 = 13,786.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,063.44x = 60,097.92 × 13,786.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,063.44x = 828,550,791.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,550,791.71/40,063.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,680.97

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