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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,233.13, 60,336.02 and 13,931.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,233.13, 60,336.02 and 13,931.73 is: 20,892.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,233.13 : 60,336.02 = 13,931.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,233.13/60,336.02 = 13,931.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,233.13x = 60,336.02 × 13,931.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,233.13x = 840,585,174.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,585,174.74/40,233.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,892.86

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