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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,451.63, 60,704.78 and 14,156.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,451.63, 60,704.78 and 14,156.60 is: 21,244.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,451.63 : 60,704.78 = 14,156.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,451.63/60,704.78 = 14,156.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,451.63x = 60,704.78 × 14,156.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,451.63x = 859,373,288.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,373,288.55/40,451.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,244.47

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