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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,362.44, 60,543.99 and 14,067.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,362.44, 60,543.99 and 14,067.14 is: 21,100.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,362.44 : 60,543.99 = 14,067.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,362.44/60,543.99 = 14,067.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,362.44x = 60,543.99 × 14,067.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,362.44x = 851,680,480.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,680,480.77/40,362.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,100.82

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