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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,018.08, 60,034.44 and 13,725.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,018.08, 60,034.44 and 13,725.48 is: 20,590.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,018.08 : 60,034.44 = 13,725.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,018.08/60,034.44 = 13,725.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,018.08x = 60,034.44 × 13,725.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,018.08x = 824,001,505.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,001,505.53/40,018.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,590.73

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