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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,002.44, 59,983.52 and 13,339

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,002.44, 59,983.52 and 13,339 is: 20,001.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,002.44 : 59,983.52 = 13,339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,002.44/59,983.52 = 13,339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,002.44x = 59,983.52 × 13,339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,002.44x = 800,120,173.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,120,173.28/40,002.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,001.78

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