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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,029.71, 60,037.73 and 13,372.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,029.71, 60,037.73 and 13,372.67 is: 20,056.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,029.71 : 60,037.73 = 13,372.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,029.71/60,037.73 = 13,372.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,029.71x = 60,037.73 × 13,372.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,029.71x = 802,864,934.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,864,934.37/40,029.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,056.73

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