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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,246.63, 60,356.27 and 13,945.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,246.63, 60,356.27 and 13,945.23 is: 20,913.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,246.63 : 60,356.27 = 13,945.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,246.63/60,356.27 = 13,945.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,246.63x = 60,356.27 × 13,945.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,246.63x = 841,682,101.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,682,101.96/40,246.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,913.11

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