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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,261.83, 60,377.62 and 13,960.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,261.83, 60,377.62 and 13,960.23 is: 20,935.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,261.83 : 60,377.62 = 13,960.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,261.83/60,377.62 = 13,960.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,261.83x = 60,377.62 × 13,960.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,261.83x = 842,885,462.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,885,462.05/40,261.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,935.10

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