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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,456.68, 60,673.44 and 13,802.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,456.68, 60,673.44 and 13,802.16 is: 20,699.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,456.68 : 60,673.44 = 13,802.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,456.68/60,673.44 = 13,802.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,456.68x = 60,673.44 × 13,802.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,456.68x = 837,424,526.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,424,526.63/40,456.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,699.29

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