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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,011.21, 60,016.83 and 13,716.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,011.21, 60,016.83 and 13,716.18 is: 20,574.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,011.21 : 60,016.83 = 13,716.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,011.21/60,016.83 = 13,716.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,011.21x = 60,016.83 × 13,716.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,011.21x = 823,201,643.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,201,643.31/40,011.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,574.28

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