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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,033.06, 60,029.19 and 13,369.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,033.06, 60,029.19 and 13,369.46 is: 20,047.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,033.06 : 60,029.19 = 13,369.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,033.06/60,029.19 = 13,369.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,033.06x = 60,029.19 × 13,369.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,033.06x = 802,557,779.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,557,779.50/40,033.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,047.37

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