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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,033.04, 60,050.46 and 13,738.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,033.04, 60,050.46 and 13,738.01 is: 20,607.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,033.04 : 60,050.46 = 13,738.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,033.04/60,050.46 = 13,738.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,033.04x = 60,050.46 × 13,738.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,033.04x = 824,973,571.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,973,571.25/40,033.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,607.32

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