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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,294.53, 60,441.75 and 13,999.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,294.53, 60,441.75 and 13,999.28 is: 20,998.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,294.53 : 60,441.75 = 13,999.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,294.53/60,441.75 = 13,999.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,294.53x = 60,441.75 × 13,999.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,294.53x = 846,140,679.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,140,679.73/40,294.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,998.90

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