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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,435.64, 60,626.04 and 14,126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,435.64, 60,626.04 and 14,126 is: 21,179.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,435.64 : 60,626.04 = 14,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,435.64/60,626.04 = 14,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,435.64x = 60,626.04 × 14,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,435.64x = 856,403,441.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,403,441.04/40,435.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,179.42

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