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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,057.59, 60,087.78 and 13,762.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,057.59, 60,087.78 and 13,762.14 is: 20,643.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,057.59 : 60,087.78 = 13,762.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,057.59/60,087.78 = 13,762.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,057.59x = 60,087.78 × 13,762.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,057.59x = 826,936,440.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,936,440.65/40,057.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,643.69

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