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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,317.64, 60,503.98 and 14,022.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,317.64, 60,503.98 and 14,022.12 is: 21,042.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,317.64 : 60,503.98 = 14,022.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,317.64/60,503.98 = 14,022.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,317.64x = 60,503.98 × 14,022.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,317.64x = 848,394,068.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,394,068.04/40,317.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,042.75

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