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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,514.64, 60,779.10 and 13,854.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,514.64, 60,779.10 and 13,854.36 is: 20,783.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,514.64 : 60,779.10 = 13,854.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,514.64/60,779.10 = 13,854.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,514.64x = 60,779.10 × 13,854.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,514.64x = 842,055,589.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,055,589.66/40,514.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,783.98

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