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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,436.64, 60,627.54 and 14,127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,436.64, 60,627.54 and 14,127 is: 21,180.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,436.64 : 60,627.54 = 14,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,436.64/60,627.54 = 14,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,436.64x = 60,627.54 × 14,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,436.64x = 856,485,257.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,485,257.58/40,436.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,180.92

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