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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,035.94, 60,033.50 and 13,372.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,035.94, 60,033.50 and 13,372.33 is: 20,051.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,035.94 : 60,033.50 = 13,372.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,035.94/60,033.50 = 13,372.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,035.94x = 60,033.50 × 13,372.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,035.94x = 802,787,773.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,787,773.06/40,035.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,051.68

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