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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,382.17, 60,573.76 and 14,086.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,382.17, 60,573.76 and 14,086.89 is: 21,130.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,382.17 : 60,573.76 = 14,086.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,382.17/60,573.76 = 14,086.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,382.17x = 60,573.76 × 14,086.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,382.17x = 853,295,858.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,295,858.79/40,382.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,130.51

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