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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,033.08, 60,035.22 and 13,731

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,033.08, 60,035.22 and 13,731 is: 20,591.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,033.08 : 60,035.22 = 13,731 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,033.08/60,035.22 = 13,731/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,033.08x = 60,035.22 × 13,731
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,033.08x = 824,343,605.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,343,605.82/40,033.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,591.56

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