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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,233.24, 60,336.15 and 13,931.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,233.24, 60,336.15 and 13,931.82 is: 20,892.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,233.24 : 60,336.15 = 13,931.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,233.24/60,336.15 = 13,931.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,233.24x = 60,336.15 × 13,931.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,233.24x = 840,592,381.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,592,381.29/40,233.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,892.98

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