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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,007.58, 59,996.97 and 13,705.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,007.58, 59,996.97 and 13,705.26 is: 20,552.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,007.58 : 59,996.97 = 13,705.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,007.58/59,996.97 = 13,705.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,007.58x = 59,996.97 × 13,705.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,007.58x = 822,274,073.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,274,073.06/40,007.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,552.96

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