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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,266.76, 60,391.84 and 13,962.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,266.76, 60,391.84 and 13,962.64 is: 20,941.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,266.76 : 60,391.84 = 13,962.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,266.76/60,391.84 = 13,962.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,266.76x = 60,391.84 × 13,962.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,266.76x = 843,229,520.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,229,520.86/40,266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,941.08

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