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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,050.27, 60,079.46 and 13,751.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,050.27, 60,079.46 and 13,751.46 is: 20,628.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,050.27 : 60,079.46 = 13,751.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,050.27/60,079.46 = 13,751.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,050.27x = 60,079.46 × 13,751.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,050.27x = 826,180,222.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,180,222.25/40,050.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,628.58

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