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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,423.96, 60,628.72 and 14,136.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,423.96, 60,628.72 and 14,136.24 is: 21,201.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,423.96 : 60,628.72 = 14,136.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,423.96/60,628.72 = 14,136.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,423.96x = 60,628.72 × 14,136.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,423.96x = 857,062,136.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,062,136.81/40,423.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,201.84

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