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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,055.52, 60,087.33 and 13,756.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,055.52, 60,087.33 and 13,756.71 is: 20,636.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,055.52 : 60,087.33 = 13,756.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,055.52/60,087.33 = 13,756.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,055.52x = 60,087.33 × 13,756.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,055.52x = 826,603,973.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,603,973.48/40,055.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,636.46

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