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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,325.01, 60,511.82 and 14,048.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,325.01, 60,511.82 and 14,048.21 is: 21,080.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,325.01 : 60,511.82 = 14,048.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,325.01/60,511.82 = 14,048.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,325.01x = 60,511.82 × 14,048.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,325.01x = 850,082,382.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,082,382.04/40,325.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,080.77

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