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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,315.23, 60,473.39 and 14,020.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,315.23, 60,473.39 and 14,020.47 is: 21,030.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,315.23 : 60,473.39 = 14,020.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,315.23/60,473.39 = 14,020.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,315.23x = 60,473.39 × 14,020.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,315.23x = 847,865,280.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,865,280.19/40,315.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,030.89

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