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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,306.04, 60,459.20 and 14,011

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,306.04, 60,459.20 and 14,011 is: 21,016.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,306.04 : 60,459.20 = 14,011 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,306.04/60,459.20 = 14,011/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,306.04x = 60,459.20 × 14,011
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,306.04x = 847,093,851.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,093,851.20/40,306.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,016.55

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