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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,017.92, 60,035.58 and 13,723.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,017.92, 60,035.58 and 13,723.29 is: 20,587.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,017.92 : 60,035.58 = 13,723.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,017.92/60,035.58 = 13,723.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,017.92x = 60,035.58 × 13,723.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,017.92x = 823,885,674.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,885,674.66/40,017.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,587.92

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