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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,321.98, 60,484.34 and 14,026.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,321.98, 60,484.34 and 14,026.95 is: 21,040.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,321.98 : 60,484.34 = 14,026.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,321.98/60,484.34 = 14,026.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,321.98x = 60,484.34 × 14,026.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,321.98x = 848,410,742.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,410,742.83/40,321.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,040.90

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