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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,449.96, 60,683.40 and 13,793.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,449.96, 60,683.40 and 13,793.76 is: 20,693.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,449.96 : 60,683.40 = 13,793.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,449.96/60,683.40 = 13,793.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,449.96x = 60,683.40 × 13,793.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,449.96x = 837,052,255.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,052,255.58/40,449.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,693.52

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