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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,063.59, 60,096.78 and 13,768.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,063.59, 60,096.78 and 13,768.14 is: 20,652.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,063.59 : 60,096.78 = 13,768.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,063.59/60,096.78 = 13,768.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,063.59x = 60,096.78 × 13,768.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,063.59x = 827,420,880.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,420,880.59/40,063.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,652.69

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