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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,031.38, 60,048.30 and 13,735.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,031.38, 60,048.30 and 13,735.76 is: 20,604.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,031.38 : 60,048.30 = 13,735.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,031.38/60,048.30 = 13,735.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,031.38x = 60,048.30 × 13,735.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,031.38x = 824,809,037.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,809,037.21/40,031.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,604.06

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