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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,194.64, 60,306.42 and 13,902.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,194.64, 60,306.42 and 13,902.04 is: 20,858.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,194.64 : 60,306.42 = 13,902.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,194.64/60,306.42 = 13,902.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,194.64x = 60,306.42 × 13,902.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,194.64x = 838,382,263.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,382,263.10/40,194.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,858.06

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