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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,246.38, 60,369.60 and 13,951.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,246.38, 60,369.60 and 13,951.14 is: 20,926.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,246.38 : 60,369.60 = 13,951.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,246.38/60,369.60 = 13,951.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,246.38x = 60,369.60 × 13,951.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,246.38x = 842,224,741.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,224,741.34/40,246.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,926.72

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