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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,197.05, 60,301.52 and 13,894.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,197.05, 60,301.52 and 13,894.73 is: 20,844.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,197.05 : 60,301.52 = 13,894.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,197.05/60,301.52 = 13,894.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,197.05x = 60,301.52 × 13,894.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,197.05x = 837,873,338.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,873,338.99/40,197.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,844.15

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