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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,316.81, 60,480.69 and 14,018.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,316.81, 60,480.69 and 14,018.15 is: 21,029.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,316.81 : 60,480.69 = 14,018.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,316.81/60,480.69 = 14,018.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,316.81x = 60,480.69 × 14,018.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,316.81x = 847,827,384.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,827,384.52/40,316.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,029.13

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