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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,315.98, 60,475.32 and 14,020.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,315.98, 60,475.32 and 14,020.95 is: 21,031.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,315.98 : 60,475.32 = 14,020.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,315.98/60,475.32 = 14,020.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,315.98x = 60,475.32 × 14,020.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,315.98x = 847,921,437.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,921,437.95/40,315.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,031.89

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