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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,245.12, 60,367.69 and 13,949.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,245.12, 60,367.69 and 13,949.87 is: 20,924.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,245.12 : 60,367.69 = 13,949.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,245.12/60,367.69 = 13,949.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,245.12x = 60,367.69 × 13,949.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,245.12x = 842,121,090.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,121,090.99/40,245.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,924.80

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