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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,468.41, 60,708.15 and 13,807.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,468.41, 60,708.15 and 13,807.25 is: 20,712.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,468.41 : 60,708.15 = 13,807.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,468.41/60,708.15 = 13,807.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,468.41x = 60,708.15 × 13,807.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,468.41x = 838,212,604.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,212,604.09/40,468.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,712.76

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