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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,043.03, 60,044.22 and 13,379.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,043.03, 60,044.22 and 13,379.45 is: 20,062.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,043.03 : 60,044.22 = 13,379.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,043.03/60,044.22 = 13,379.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,043.03x = 60,044.22 × 13,379.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,043.03x = 803,358,339.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,358,339.06/40,043.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,062.38

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