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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,063.52, 60,096.51 and 13,767.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,063.52, 60,096.51 and 13,767.89 is: 20,652.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,063.52 : 60,096.51 = 13,767.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,063.52/60,096.51 = 13,767.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,063.52x = 60,096.51 × 13,767.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,063.52x = 827,402,139.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,402,139.06/40,063.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,652.26

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