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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,194.96, 60,307.06 and 13,902.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,194.96, 60,307.06 and 13,902.36 is: 20,858.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,194.96 : 60,307.06 = 13,902.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,194.96/60,307.06 = 13,902.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,194.96x = 60,307.06 × 13,902.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,194.96x = 838,410,458.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,410,458.66/40,194.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,858.60

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