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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,052.88, 60,066.72 and 13,751.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,052.88, 60,066.72 and 13,751.34 is: 20,622.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,052.88 : 60,066.72 = 13,751.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,052.88/60,066.72 = 13,751.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,052.88x = 60,066.72 × 13,751.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,052.88x = 825,997,889.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,997,889.40/40,052.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,622.68

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