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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,211.88, 60,295.90 and 13,914.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,211.88, 60,295.90 and 13,914.44 is: 20,864.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,211.88 : 60,295.90 = 13,914.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,211.88/60,295.90 = 13,914.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,211.88x = 60,295.90 × 13,914.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,211.88x = 838,983,682.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,983,682.80/40,211.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,864.08

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