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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,602.17, 60,888.09 and 13,940.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,602.17, 60,888.09 and 13,940.59 is: 20,905.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,602.17 : 60,888.09 = 13,940.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,602.17/60,888.09 = 13,940.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,602.17x = 60,888.09 × 13,940.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,602.17x = 848,816,150.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,816,150.06/40,602.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,905.68

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