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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,307.82, 60,427.09 and 14,009.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,307.82, 60,427.09 and 14,009.14 is: 21,001.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,307.82 : 60,427.09 = 14,009.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,307.82/60,427.09 = 14,009.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,307.82x = 60,427.09 × 14,009.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,307.82x = 846,531,563.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,531,563.60/40,307.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,001.67

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