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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,412.97, 60,619.46 and 14,117.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,412.97, 60,619.46 and 14,117.94 is: 21,176.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,412.97 : 60,619.46 = 14,117.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,412.97/60,619.46 = 14,117.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,412.97x = 60,619.46 × 14,117.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,412.97x = 855,821,828.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,821,828.52/40,412.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,176.91

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