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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,027.39, 60,042.30 and 13,731.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,027.39, 60,042.30 and 13,731.75 is: 20,598.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,027.39 : 60,042.30 = 13,731.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,027.39/60,042.30 = 13,731.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,027.39x = 60,042.30 × 13,731.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,027.39x = 824,485,853.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,485,853.03/40,027.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,598.04

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