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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,030.46, 60,038.86 and 13,373.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,030.46, 60,038.86 and 13,373.42 is: 20,057.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,030.46 : 60,038.86 = 13,373.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,030.46/60,038.86 = 13,373.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,030.46x = 60,038.86 × 13,373.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,030.46x = 802,925,007.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,925,007.76/40,030.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,057.85

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