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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,363.44, 60,545.49 and 14,068.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,363.44, 60,545.49 and 14,068.14 is: 21,102.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,363.44 : 60,545.49 = 14,068.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,363.44/60,545.49 = 14,068.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,363.44x = 60,545.49 × 14,068.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,363.44x = 851,762,429.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,762,429.69/40,363.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,102.33

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