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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,217.63, 60,337.38 and 13,924.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,217.63, 60,337.38 and 13,924.43 is: 20,890.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,217.63 : 60,337.38 = 13,924.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,217.63/60,337.38 = 13,924.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,217.63x = 60,337.38 × 13,924.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,217.63x = 840,163,322.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,163,322.51/40,217.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,890.43

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