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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,009.95, 60,016.14 and 13,714.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,009.95, 60,016.14 and 13,714.31 is: 20,571.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,009.95 : 60,016.14 = 13,714.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,009.95/60,016.14 = 13,714.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,009.95x = 60,016.14 × 13,714.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,009.95x = 823,080,099.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,080,099.00/40,009.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,571.89

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