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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,627.56, 60,942.68 and 13,973.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,627.56, 60,942.68 and 13,973.28 is: 20,960.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,627.56 : 60,942.68 = 13,973.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,627.56/60,942.68 = 13,973.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,627.56x = 60,942.68 × 13,973.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,627.56x = 851,569,061.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,569,061.72/40,627.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,960.38

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