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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,291.06, 60,464.36 and 13,995.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,291.06, 60,464.36 and 13,995.81 is: 21,003.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,291.06 : 60,464.36 = 13,995.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,291.06/60,464.36 = 13,995.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,291.06x = 60,464.36 × 13,995.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,291.06x = 846,247,694.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,247,694.33/40,291.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,003.36

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