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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,494.93, 60,741.91 and 13,840.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,494.93, 60,741.91 and 13,840.66 is: 20,760.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,494.93 : 60,741.91 = 13,840.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,494.93/60,741.91 = 13,840.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,494.93x = 60,741.91 × 13,840.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,494.93x = 840,708,124.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,708,124.06/40,494.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,760.82

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