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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,646.46, 60,954.53 and 13,984.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,646.46, 60,954.53 and 13,984.98 is: 20,972.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,646.46 : 60,954.53 = 13,984.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,646.46/60,954.53 = 13,984.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,646.46x = 60,954.53 × 13,984.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,646.46x = 852,447,755.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,447,755.89/40,646.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,972.25

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