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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,423.41, 60,635.23 and 14,128.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,423.41, 60,635.23 and 14,128.16 is: 21,192.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,423.41 : 60,635.23 = 14,128.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,423.41/60,635.23 = 14,128.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,423.41x = 60,635.23 × 14,128.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,423.41x = 856,663,892.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,663,892.58/40,423.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,192.27

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