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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,402.73, 60,586.49 and 13,741.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,402.73, 60,586.49 and 13,741.49 is: 20,606.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,402.73 : 60,586.49 = 13,741.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,402.73/60,586.49 = 13,741.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,402.73x = 60,586.49 × 13,741.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,402.73x = 832,548,832.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,548,832.29/40,402.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,606.25

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