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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,415.06, 60,622.71 and 14,119.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,415.06, 60,622.71 and 14,119.80 is: 21,179.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,415.06 : 60,622.71 = 14,119.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,415.06/60,622.71 = 14,119.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,415.06x = 60,622.71 × 14,119.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,415.06x = 855,980,470.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,980,470.06/40,415.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,179.74

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