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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,244.67, 60,379.16 and 13,949.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,244.67, 60,379.16 and 13,949.64 is: 20,928.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,244.67 : 60,379.16 = 13,949.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,244.67/60,379.16 = 13,949.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,244.67x = 60,379.16 × 13,949.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,244.67x = 842,267,475.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,267,475.75/40,244.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,928.67

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