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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,398.63, 60,598.92 and 13,744.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,398.63, 60,598.92 and 13,744.58 is: 20,617.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,398.63 : 60,598.92 = 13,744.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,398.63/60,598.92 = 13,744.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,398.63x = 60,598.92 × 13,744.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,398.63x = 832,906,400.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,906,400.86/40,398.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,617.19

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