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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,034.08, 60,036.72 and 13,732

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,034.08, 60,036.72 and 13,732 is: 20,593.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,034.08 : 60,036.72 = 13,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,034.08/60,036.72 = 13,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,034.08x = 60,036.72 × 13,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,034.08x = 824,424,239.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,424,239.04/40,034.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,593.06

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