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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,246.34, 60,369.51 and 13,951.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,246.34, 60,369.51 and 13,951.08 is: 20,926.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,246.34 : 60,369.51 = 13,951.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,246.34/60,369.51 = 13,951.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,246.34x = 60,369.51 × 13,951.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,246.34x = 842,219,962.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,219,962.18/40,246.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,926.62

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