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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,460.68, 60,689.08 and 14,171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,460.68, 60,689.08 and 14,171.32 is: 21,256.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,460.68 : 60,689.08 = 14,171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,460.68/60,689.08 = 14,171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,460.68x = 60,689.08 × 14,171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,460.68x = 860,044,373.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,044,373.19/40,460.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,256.30

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