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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,027.95, 60,043.14 and 13,732.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,027.95, 60,043.14 and 13,732.31 is: 20,598.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,027.95 : 60,043.14 = 13,732.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,027.95/60,043.14 = 13,732.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,027.95x = 60,043.14 × 13,732.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,027.95x = 824,531,161.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,531,161.96/40,027.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,598.89

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