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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,011.52, 59,997.28 and 13,348.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,011.52, 59,997.28 and 13,348.22 is: 20,015.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,011.52 : 59,997.28 = 13,348.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,011.52/59,997.28 = 13,348.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,011.52x = 59,997.28 × 13,348.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,011.52x = 800,857,009.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,857,009.46/40,011.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,015.66

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