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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,262.13, 60,391.37 and 13,968.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,262.13, 60,391.37 and 13,968.92 is: 20,952.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,262.13 : 60,391.37 = 13,968.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,262.13/60,391.37 = 13,968.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,262.13x = 60,391.37 × 13,968.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,262.13x = 843,602,402.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,602,402.12/40,262.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,952.75

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