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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,034.88, 60,031.90 and 13,371.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,034.88, 60,031.90 and 13,371.27 is: 20,050.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,034.88 : 60,031.90 = 13,371.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,034.88/60,031.90 = 13,371.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,034.88x = 60,031.90 × 13,371.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,034.88x = 802,702,743.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,702,743.51/40,034.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,050.08

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