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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,055.72, 60,079.26 and 13,398.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,055.72, 60,079.26 and 13,398.69 is: 20,096.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,055.72 : 60,079.26 = 13,398.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,055.72/60,079.26 = 13,398.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,055.72x = 60,079.26 × 13,398.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,055.72x = 804,983,237.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,983,237.48/40,055.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,096.59

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