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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,033.46, 60,043.35 and 13,376.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,033.46, 60,043.35 and 13,376.43 is: 20,062.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,033.46 : 60,043.35 = 13,376.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,033.46/60,043.35 = 13,376.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,033.46x = 60,043.35 × 13,376.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,033.46x = 803,165,668.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,165,668.24/40,033.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,062.36

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