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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,449.62, 60,677.51 and 13,787.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,449.62, 60,677.51 and 13,787.33 is: 20,682.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,449.62 : 60,677.51 = 13,787.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,449.62/60,677.51 = 13,787.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,449.62x = 60,677.51 × 13,787.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,449.62x = 836,580,481.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,580,481.62/40,449.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,682.03

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