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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,039.05, 60,059.46 and 13,744.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,039.05, 60,059.46 and 13,744.02 is: 20,616.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,039.05 : 60,059.46 = 13,744.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,039.05/60,059.46 = 13,744.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,039.05x = 60,059.46 × 13,744.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,039.05x = 825,458,419.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,458,419.43/40,039.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,616.33

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