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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,010.77, 59,996.15 and 13,347.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,010.77, 59,996.15 and 13,347.47 is: 20,014.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,010.77 : 59,996.15 = 13,347.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,010.77/59,996.15 = 13,347.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,010.77x = 59,996.15 × 13,347.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,010.77x = 800,796,970.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,796,970.57/40,010.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,014.54

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