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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,290.26, 60,433.56 and 13,997.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,290.26, 60,433.56 and 13,997.07 is: 20,994.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,290.26 : 60,433.56 = 13,997.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,290.26/60,433.56 = 13,997.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,290.26x = 60,433.56 × 13,997.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,290.26x = 845,892,769.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,892,769.67/40,290.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,994.97

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