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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,310.73, 60,467.45 and 14,015.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,310.73, 60,467.45 and 14,015.70 is: 21,024.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,310.73 : 60,467.45 = 14,015.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,310.73/60,467.45 = 14,015.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,310.73x = 60,467.45 × 14,015.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,310.73x = 847,493,568.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,493,568.89/40,310.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,024.02

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