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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,362.41, 60,548.47 and 13,345.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,362.41, 60,548.47 and 13,345.67 is: 20,020.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,362.41 : 60,548.47 = 13,345.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,362.41/60,548.47 = 13,345.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,362.41x = 60,548.47 × 13,345.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,362.41x = 808,059,530.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,059,530.15/40,362.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,020.10

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