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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,377.44, 60,571.70 and 13,716.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,377.44, 60,571.70 and 13,716.27 is: 20,576.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,377.44 : 60,571.70 = 13,716.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,377.44/60,571.70 = 13,716.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,377.44x = 60,571.70 × 13,716.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,377.44x = 830,817,884.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,817,884.42/40,377.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,576.29

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