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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,630.73, 60,930.93 and 13,969.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,630.73, 60,930.93 and 13,969.17 is: 20,948.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,630.73 : 60,930.93 = 13,969.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,630.73/60,930.93 = 13,969.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,630.73x = 60,930.93 × 13,969.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,630.73x = 851,154,464.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,154,464.71/40,630.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,948.54

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