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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,246.37, 60,369.55 and 13,951.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,246.37, 60,369.55 and 13,951.11 is: 20,926.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,246.37 : 60,369.55 = 13,951.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,246.37/60,369.55 = 13,951.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,246.37x = 60,369.55 × 13,951.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,246.37x = 842,222,502.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,222,502.68/40,246.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,926.67

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