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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,351.62, 60,527.74 and 14,056.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,351.62, 60,527.74 and 14,056.32 is: 21,084.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,351.62 : 60,527.74 = 14,056.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,351.62/60,527.74 = 14,056.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,351.62x = 60,527.74 × 14,056.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,351.62x = 850,797,282.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,797,282.32/40,351.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,084.59

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