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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,217.07, 60,325.62 and 13,907.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,217.07, 60,325.62 and 13,907.46 is: 20,861.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,217.07 : 60,325.62 = 13,907.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,217.07/60,325.62 = 13,907.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,217.07x = 60,325.62 × 13,907.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,217.07x = 838,976,147.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,976,147.13/40,217.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,861.20

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