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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,321.86, 60,493.68 and 14,028.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,321.86, 60,493.68 and 14,028.06 is: 21,045.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,321.86 : 60,493.68 = 14,028.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,321.86/60,493.68 = 14,028.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,321.86x = 60,493.68 × 14,028.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,321.86x = 848,608,972.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,608,972.66/40,321.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,045.88

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