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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,412.32, 60,626.58 and 14,110

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,412.32, 60,626.58 and 14,110 is: 21,167.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,412.32 : 60,626.58 = 14,110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,412.32/60,626.58 = 14,110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,412.32x = 60,626.58 × 14,110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,412.32x = 855,441,043.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,441,043.80/40,412.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,167.83

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