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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,034.90, 60,051.39 and 13,017.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,034.90, 60,051.39 and 13,017.21 is: 19,525.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,034.90 : 60,051.39 = 13,017.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,034.90/60,051.39 = 13,017.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,034.90x = 60,051.39 × 13,017.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,034.90x = 781,701,554.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,701,554.42/40,034.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,525.50

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