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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,362.86, 60,511.49 and 14,086.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,362.86, 60,511.49 and 14,086.06 is: 21,117.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,362.86 : 60,511.49 = 14,086.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,362.86/60,511.49 = 14,086.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,362.86x = 60,511.49 × 14,086.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,362.86x = 852,368,292.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,368,292.34/40,362.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,117.64

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