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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,391.16, 60,593.72 and 13,734.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,391.16, 60,593.72 and 13,734.32 is: 20,603.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,391.16 : 60,593.72 = 13,734.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,391.16/60,593.72 = 13,734.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,391.16x = 60,593.72 × 13,734.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,391.16x = 832,213,540.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,213,540.47/40,391.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,603.85

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