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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,006.59, 60,017.18 and 13,713.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,006.59, 60,017.18 and 13,713.99 is: 20,573.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,006.59 : 60,017.18 = 13,713.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,006.59/60,017.18 = 13,713.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,006.59x = 60,017.18 × 13,713.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,006.59x = 823,075,006.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,075,006.35/40,006.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,573.49

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