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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,014.53, 60,001.77 and 13,351.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,014.53, 60,001.77 and 13,351.23 is: 20,020.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,014.53 : 60,001.77 = 13,351.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,014.53/60,001.77 = 13,351.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,014.53x = 60,001.77 × 13,351.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,014.53x = 801,097,431.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,097,431.68/40,014.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,020.17

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