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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,036.16, 60,033.72 and 13,733.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,036.16, 60,033.72 and 13,733.84 is: 20,593.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,036.16 : 60,033.72 = 13,733.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,036.16/60,033.72 = 13,733.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,036.16x = 60,033.72 × 13,733.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,036.16x = 824,493,505.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,493,505.08/40,036.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,593.72

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