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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,026.67, 60,041.22 and 13,731.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,026.67, 60,041.22 and 13,731.03 is: 20,596.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,026.67 : 60,041.22 = 13,731.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,026.67/60,041.22 = 13,731.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,026.67x = 60,041.22 × 13,731.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,026.67x = 824,427,793.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,427,793.06/40,026.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,596.96

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