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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,010.34, 60,022.80 and 13,717.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,010.34, 60,022.80 and 13,717.74 is: 20,579.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,010.34 : 60,022.80 = 13,717.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,010.34/60,022.80 = 13,717.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,010.34x = 60,022.80 × 13,717.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,010.34x = 823,377,164.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,377,164.47/40,010.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,579.11

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