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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,329.09, 60,493.77 and 14,027.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,329.09, 60,493.77 and 14,027.58 is: 21,041.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,329.09 : 60,493.77 = 14,027.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,329.09/60,493.77 = 14,027.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,329.09x = 60,493.77 × 14,027.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,329.09x = 848,581,198.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,581,198.18/40,329.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,041.42

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