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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,062.77, 60,095.39 and 13,767.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,062.77, 60,095.39 and 13,767.14 is: 20,651.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,062.77 : 60,095.39 = 13,767.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,062.77/60,095.39 = 13,767.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,062.77x = 60,095.39 × 13,767.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,062.77x = 827,341,578.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,341,578.65/40,062.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,651.13

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