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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,009.84, 60,022.05 and 13,717.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,009.84, 60,022.05 and 13,717.24 is: 20,578.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,009.84 : 60,022.05 = 13,717.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,009.84/60,022.05 = 13,717.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,009.84x = 60,022.05 × 13,717.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,009.84x = 823,336,865.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,336,865.14/40,009.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,578.36

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