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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,027.17, 60,041.97 and 13,731.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,027.17, 60,041.97 and 13,731.53 is: 20,597.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,027.17 : 60,041.97 = 13,731.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,027.17/60,041.97 = 13,731.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,027.17x = 60,041.97 × 13,731.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,027.17x = 824,468,112.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,468,112.31/40,027.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,597.71

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