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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,026.70, 60,041.27 and 13,731.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,026.70, 60,041.27 and 13,731.07 is: 20,597.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,026.70 : 60,041.27 = 13,731.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,026.70/60,041.27 = 13,731.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,026.70x = 60,041.27 × 13,731.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,026.70x = 824,430,881.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,430,881.26/40,026.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,597.02

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