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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,298.83, 60,459.18 and 14,005.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,298.83, 60,459.18 and 14,005.03 is: 21,011.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,298.83 : 60,459.18 = 14,005.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,298.83/60,459.18 = 14,005.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,298.83x = 60,459.18 × 14,005.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,298.83x = 846,732,629.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,732,629.68/40,298.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,011.35

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