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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,267.33, 60,411.94 and 13,974.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,267.33, 60,411.94 and 13,974.12 is: 20,964.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,267.33 : 60,411.94 = 13,974.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,267.33/60,411.94 = 13,974.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,267.33x = 60,411.94 × 13,974.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,267.33x = 844,203,698.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,203,698.99/40,267.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,964.98

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