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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,001.54, 60,010.80 and 13,699.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,001.54, 60,010.80 and 13,699.22 is: 20,551.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,001.54 : 60,010.80 = 13,699.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,001.54/60,010.80 = 13,699.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,001.54x = 60,010.80 × 13,699.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,001.54x = 822,101,151.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,101,151.58/40,001.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,551.74

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