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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,324.47, 60,511.02 and 14,047.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,324.47, 60,511.02 and 14,047.66 is: 21,079.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,324.47 : 60,511.02 = 14,047.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,324.47/60,511.02 = 14,047.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,324.47x = 60,511.02 × 14,047.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,324.47x = 850,038,235.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,038,235.21/40,324.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,079.96

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