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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,209.86, 60,317.40 and 13,911.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,209.86, 60,317.40 and 13,911.14 is: 20,867.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,209.86 : 60,317.40 = 13,911.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,209.86/60,317.40 = 13,911.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,209.86x = 60,317.40 × 13,911.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,209.86x = 839,083,795.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,083,795.84/40,209.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,867.61

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