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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,381.94, 60,573.24 and 14,086.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,381.94, 60,573.24 and 14,086.64 is: 21,130.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,381.94 : 60,573.24 = 14,086.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,381.94/60,573.24 = 14,086.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,381.94x = 60,573.24 × 14,086.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,381.94x = 853,273,425.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,273,425.51/40,381.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,130.08

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