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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,027.89, 60,043.05 and 13,732.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,027.89, 60,043.05 and 13,732.25 is: 20,598.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,027.89 : 60,043.05 = 13,732.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,027.89/60,043.05 = 13,732.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,027.89x = 60,043.05 × 13,732.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,027.89x = 824,526,173.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,526,173.36/40,027.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,598.79

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