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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,368.63, 60,553.23 and 14,073.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,368.63, 60,553.23 and 14,073.30 is: 21,110.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,368.63 : 60,553.23 = 14,073.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,368.63/60,553.23 = 14,073.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,368.63x = 60,553.23 × 14,073.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,368.63x = 852,183,771.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,183,771.76/40,368.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,110.05

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