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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,007.34, 60,018.30 and 13,714.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,007.34, 60,018.30 and 13,714.74 is: 20,574.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,007.34 : 60,018.30 = 13,714.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,007.34/60,018.30 = 13,714.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,007.34x = 60,018.30 × 13,714.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,007.34x = 823,135,379.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,135,379.74/40,007.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,574.61

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