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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,222.44, 60,341.76 and 13,926.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,222.44, 60,341.76 and 13,926.60 is: 20,892.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,222.44 : 60,341.76 = 13,926.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,222.44/60,341.76 = 13,926.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,222.44x = 60,341.76 × 13,926.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,222.44x = 840,355,554.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,355,554.82/40,222.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,892.70

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