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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,235.22, 60,332.58 and 13,932.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,235.22, 60,332.58 and 13,932.90 is: 20,892.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,235.22 : 60,332.58 = 13,932.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,235.22/60,332.58 = 13,932.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,235.22x = 60,332.58 × 13,932.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,235.22x = 840,607,803.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,607,803.88/40,235.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,892.34

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