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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,449.14, 60,682.35 and 14,154.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,449.14, 60,682.35 and 14,154.74 is: 21,235.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,449.14 : 60,682.35 = 14,154.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,449.14/60,682.35 = 14,154.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,449.14x = 60,682.35 × 14,154.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,449.14x = 858,942,583.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,942,583.43/40,449.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,235.13

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