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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,009.39, 60,022.51 and 13,716.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,009.39, 60,022.51 and 13,716.18 is: 20,577.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,009.39 : 60,022.51 = 13,716.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,009.39/60,022.51 = 13,716.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,009.39x = 60,022.51 × 13,716.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,009.39x = 823,279,551.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,279,551.21/40,009.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,577.16

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