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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,270.36, 60,406.14 and 13,975.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,270.36, 60,406.14 and 13,975.94 is: 20,964.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,270.36 : 60,406.14 = 13,975.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,270.36/60,406.14 = 13,975.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,270.36x = 60,406.14 × 13,975.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,270.36x = 844,232,588.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,232,588.27/40,270.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,964.12

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