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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,033.44, 60,030 and 13,370.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,033.44, 60,030 and 13,370.04 is: 20,048.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,033.44 : 60,030 = 13,370.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,033.44/60,030 = 13,370.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,033.44x = 60,030 × 13,370.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,033.44x = 802,603,501.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,603,501.20/40,033.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,048.33

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