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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,016.08, 60,009.72 and 13,713.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,016.08, 60,009.72 and 13,713.76 is: 20,565.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,016.08 : 60,009.72 = 13,713.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,016.08/60,009.72 = 13,713.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,016.08x = 60,009.72 × 13,713.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,016.08x = 822,958,897.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,958,897.75/40,016.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,565.71

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