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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,261.08, 60,376.50 and 13,959.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,261.08, 60,376.50 and 13,959.48 is: 20,933.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,261.08 : 60,376.50 = 13,959.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,261.08/60,376.50 = 13,959.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,261.08x = 60,376.50 × 13,959.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,261.08x = 842,824,544.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,824,544.22/40,261.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,933.98

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