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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,466.43, 60,705.18 and 13,805.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,466.43, 60,705.18 and 13,805.26 is: 20,709.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,466.43 : 60,705.18 = 13,805.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,466.43/60,705.18 = 13,805.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,466.43x = 60,705.18 × 13,805.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,466.43x = 838,050,591.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,050,591.02/40,466.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,709.78

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