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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,033.46, 59,984.22 and 13,723.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,033.46, 59,984.22 and 13,723.76 is: 20,563.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,033.46 : 59,984.22 = 13,723.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,033.46/59,984.22 = 13,723.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,033.46x = 59,984.22 × 13,723.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,033.46x = 823,209,240.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,209,240.49/40,033.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,563.03

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