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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,297.70, 60,432.15 and 14,003.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,297.70, 60,432.15 and 14,003.30 is: 20,999.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,297.70 : 60,432.15 = 14,003.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,297.70/60,432.15 = 14,003.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,297.70x = 60,432.15 × 14,003.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,297.70x = 846,249,526.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,249,526.10/40,297.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,999.95

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