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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,478.31, 60,744.42 and 14,183.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,478.31, 60,744.42 and 14,183.01 is: 21,283.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,478.31 : 60,744.42 = 14,183.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,478.31/60,744.42 = 14,183.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,478.31x = 60,744.42 × 14,183.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,478.31x = 861,538,716.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,538,716.30/40,478.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,283.96

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