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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,568.93, 60,858.51 and 13,907.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,568.93, 60,858.51 and 13,907.69 is: 20,863.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,568.93 : 60,858.51 = 13,907.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,568.93/60,858.51 = 13,907.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,568.93x = 60,858.51 × 13,907.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,568.93x = 846,401,290.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,401,290.94/40,568.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,863.29

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