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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,034.46, 59,985.72 and 13,724.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,034.46, 59,985.72 and 13,724.76 is: 20,564.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,034.46 : 59,985.72 = 13,724.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,034.46/59,985.72 = 13,724.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,034.46x = 59,985.72 × 13,724.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,034.46x = 823,289,610.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,289,610.43/40,034.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,564.52

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