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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,059.59, 60,090.78 and 13,764.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,059.59, 60,090.78 and 13,764.14 is: 20,646.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,059.59 : 60,090.78 = 13,764.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,059.59/60,090.78 = 13,764.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,059.59x = 60,090.78 × 13,764.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,059.59x = 827,097,908.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,097,908.63/40,059.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,646.69

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