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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,235.97, 60,333.71 and 13,933.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,235.97, 60,333.71 and 13,933.65 is: 20,893.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,235.97 : 60,333.71 = 13,933.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,235.97/60,333.71 = 13,933.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,235.97x = 60,333.71 × 13,933.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,235.97x = 840,668,728.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,668,728.67/40,235.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,893.46

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