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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,316.64, 60,502.48 and 14,021.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,316.64, 60,502.48 and 14,021.12 is: 21,041.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,316.64 : 60,502.48 = 14,021.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,316.64/60,502.48 = 14,021.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,316.64x = 60,502.48 × 14,021.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,316.64x = 848,312,532.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,312,532.38/40,316.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,041.25

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