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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,023.45, 60,036.39 and 13,727.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,023.45, 60,036.39 and 13,727.81 is: 20,592.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,023.45 : 60,036.39 = 13,727.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,023.45/60,036.39 = 13,727.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,023.45x = 60,036.39 × 13,727.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,023.45x = 824,168,305.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,168,305.10/40,023.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,592.14

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