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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,658.59, 60,972.72 and 13,997.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,658.59, 60,972.72 and 13,997.13 is: 20,990.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,658.59 : 60,972.72 = 13,997.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,658.59/60,972.72 = 13,997.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,658.59x = 60,972.72 × 13,997.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,658.59x = 853,443,088.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,443,088.29/40,658.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,990.47

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