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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,375.32, 60,571.08 and 14,073

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,375.32, 60,571.08 and 14,073 is: 21,112.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,375.32 : 60,571.08 = 14,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,375.32/60,571.08 = 14,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,375.32x = 60,571.08 × 14,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,375.32x = 852,416,808.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,416,808.84/40,375.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,112.32

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