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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,298.70, 60,433.65 and 14,004.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,298.70, 60,433.65 and 14,004.30 is: 21,001.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,298.70 : 60,433.65 = 14,004.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,298.70/60,433.65 = 14,004.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,298.70x = 60,433.65 × 14,004.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,298.70x = 846,330,964.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,330,964.70/40,298.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,001.45

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