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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,025.33, 60,031.16 and 13,367.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,025.33, 60,031.16 and 13,367.63 is: 20,049.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,025.33 : 60,031.16 = 13,367.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,025.33/60,031.16 = 13,367.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,025.33x = 60,031.16 × 13,367.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,025.33x = 802,473,968.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,473,968.36/40,025.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,049.16

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