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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,006.76, 60,002.72 and 14,700.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,006.76, 60,002.72 and 14,700.74 is: 22,048.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,006.76 : 60,002.72 = 14,700.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,006.76/60,002.72 = 14,700.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,006.76x = 60,002.72 × 14,700.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,006.76x = 882,084,312.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,084,312.51/40,006.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,048.38

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