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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,035.04, 60,053.46 and 13,740

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,035.04, 60,053.46 and 13,740 is: 20,610.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,035.04 : 60,053.46 = 13,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,035.04/60,053.46 = 13,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,035.04x = 60,053.46 × 13,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,035.04x = 825,134,540.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,134,540.40/40,035.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,610.31

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