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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,050.38, 60,069.24 and 13,396.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,050.38, 60,069.24 and 13,396.16 is: 20,092.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,050.38 : 60,069.24 = 13,396.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,050.38/60,069.24 = 13,396.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,050.38x = 60,069.24 × 13,396.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,050.38x = 804,697,150.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,697,150.12/40,050.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,092.12

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