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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,247.13, 60,357.02 and 13,945.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,247.13, 60,357.02 and 13,945.73 is: 20,913.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,247.13 : 60,357.02 = 13,945.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,247.13/60,357.02 = 13,945.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,247.13x = 60,357.02 × 13,945.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,247.13x = 841,722,704.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,722,704.52/40,247.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,913.86

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