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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,325.52, 60,469.20 and 14,026.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,325.52, 60,469.20 and 14,026.98 is: 21,033.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,325.52 : 60,469.20 = 14,026.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,325.52/60,469.20 = 14,026.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,325.52x = 60,469.20 × 14,026.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,325.52x = 848,200,259.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,200,259.02/40,325.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,033.83

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