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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,254.72, 60,361.80 and 13,952.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,254.72, 60,361.80 and 13,952.40 is: 20,921.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,254.72 : 60,361.80 = 13,952.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,254.72/60,361.80 = 13,952.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,254.72x = 60,361.80 × 13,952.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,254.72x = 842,191,978.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,191,978.32/40,254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,921.57

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