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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,633.23, 60,934.68 and 13,971.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,633.23, 60,934.68 and 13,971.67 is: 20,952.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,633.23 : 60,934.68 = 13,971.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,633.23/60,934.68 = 13,971.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,633.23x = 60,934.68 × 13,971.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,633.23x = 851,359,240.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,359,240.52/40,633.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,952.29

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