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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,344.77, 60,517.43 and 14,049.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,344.77, 60,517.43 and 14,049.43 is: 21,074.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,344.77 : 60,517.43 = 14,049.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,344.77/60,517.43 = 14,049.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,344.77x = 60,517.43 × 14,049.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,344.77x = 850,235,396.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,235,396.56/40,344.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,074.24

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