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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,022.16, 60,036.16 and 13,726.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,022.16, 60,036.16 and 13,726.68 is: 20,591.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,022.16 : 60,036.16 = 13,726.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,022.16/60,036.16 = 13,726.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,022.16x = 60,036.16 × 13,726.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,022.16x = 824,097,156.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,097,156.75/40,022.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,591.02

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