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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,011.09, 60,023.94 and 13,718.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,011.09, 60,023.94 and 13,718.49 is: 20,580.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,011.09 : 60,023.94 = 13,718.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,011.09/60,023.94 = 13,718.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,011.09x = 60,023.94 × 13,718.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,011.09x = 823,437,820.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,437,820.65/40,011.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,580.24

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