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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,835.44, 61,214.28 and 13,114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,835.44, 61,214.28 and 13,114 is: 19,658.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,835.44 : 61,214.28 = 13,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,835.44/61,214.28 = 13,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,835.44x = 61,214.28 × 13,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,835.44x = 802,764,067.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,764,067.92/40,835.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,658.51

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