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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,069.74, 60,086.34 and 21,344.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,069.74, 60,086.34 and 21,344.97 is: 32,007.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,069.74 : 60,086.34 = 21,344.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,069.74/60,086.34 = 21,344.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,069.74x = 60,086.34 × 21,344.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,069.74x = 1,282,541,124.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,541,124.71/40,069.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,007.72

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