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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,264.08, 60,381 and 13,962.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,264.08, 60,381 and 13,962.48 is: 20,938.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,264.08 : 60,381 = 13,962.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,264.08/60,381 = 13,962.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,264.08x = 60,381 × 13,962.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,264.08x = 843,068,504.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,068,504.88/40,264.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,938.48

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