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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,004.60, 59,986.73 and 13,341.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,004.60, 59,986.73 and 13,341.12 is: 20,004.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,004.60 : 59,986.73 = 13,341.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,004.60/59,986.73 = 13,341.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,004.60x = 59,986.73 × 13,341.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,004.60x = 800,290,096.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,290,096.63/40,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,004.95

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