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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,280.06, 60,447.81 and 13,984.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,280.06, 60,447.81 and 13,984.80 is: 20,986.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,280.06 : 60,447.81 = 13,984.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,280.06/60,447.81 = 13,984.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,280.06x = 60,447.81 × 13,984.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,280.06x = 845,350,533.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,350,533.29/40,280.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,986.83

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