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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,292.06, 60,465.86 and 13,996.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,292.06, 60,465.86 and 13,996.81 is: 21,004.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,292.06 : 60,465.86 = 13,996.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,292.06/60,465.86 = 13,996.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,292.06x = 60,465.86 × 13,996.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,292.06x = 846,329,153.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,329,153.91/40,292.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,004.86

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