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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,024.31, 60,029.66 and 13,367.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,024.31, 60,029.66 and 13,367.28 is: 20,048.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,024.31 : 60,029.66 = 13,367.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,024.31/60,029.66 = 13,367.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,024.31x = 60,029.66 × 13,367.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,024.31x = 802,433,119.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,433,119.20/40,024.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,048.64

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