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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,239.72, 60,339.30 and 13,937.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,239.72, 60,339.30 and 13,937.40 is: 20,899.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,239.72 : 60,339.30 = 13,937.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,239.72/60,339.30 = 13,937.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,239.72x = 60,339.30 × 13,937.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,239.72x = 840,972,959.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,972,959.82/40,239.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,899.08

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