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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,467.91, 60,707.41 and 13,806.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,467.91, 60,707.41 and 13,806.75 is: 20,712.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,467.91 : 60,707.41 = 13,806.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,467.91/60,707.41 = 13,806.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,467.91x = 60,707.41 × 13,806.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,467.91x = 838,171,963.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,171,963.98/40,467.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,712.02

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