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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,347.82, 60,523.35 and 14,055.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,347.82, 60,523.35 and 14,055.22 is: 21,083.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,347.82 : 60,523.35 = 14,055.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,347.82/60,523.35 = 14,055.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,347.82x = 60,523.35 × 14,055.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,347.82x = 850,668,999.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,668,999.39/40,347.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,083.39

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