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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,009.71, 60,014.58 and 13,714.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,009.71, 60,014.58 and 13,714.68 is: 20,572.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,009.71 : 60,014.58 = 13,714.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,009.71/60,014.58 = 13,714.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,009.71x = 60,014.58 × 13,714.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,009.71x = 823,080,760.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,080,760.03/40,009.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,572.03

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