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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,056.97, 60,081.13 and 13,399.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,056.97, 60,081.13 and 13,399.94 is: 20,098.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,056.97 : 60,081.13 = 13,399.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,056.97/60,081.13 = 13,399.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,056.97x = 60,081.13 × 13,399.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,056.97x = 805,083,537.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,083,537.13/40,056.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,098.46

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