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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,569.93, 60,860.01 and 13,908.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,569.93, 60,860.01 and 13,908.69 is: 20,864.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,569.93 : 60,860.01 = 13,908.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,569.93/60,860.01 = 13,908.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,569.93x = 60,860.01 × 13,908.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,569.93x = 846,483,012.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,483,012.49/40,569.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,864.79

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