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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,359.02, 60,538.89 and 14,063.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,359.02, 60,538.89 and 14,063.72 is: 21,095.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,359.02 : 60,538.89 = 14,063.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,359.02/60,538.89 = 14,063.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,359.02x = 60,538.89 × 14,063.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,359.02x = 851,401,998.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,401,998.07/40,359.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,095.71

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