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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,511.61, 60,773.49 and 14,211.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,511.61, 60,773.49 and 14,211.72 is: 21,319.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,511.61 : 60,773.49 = 14,211.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,511.61/60,773.49 = 14,211.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,511.61x = 60,773.49 × 14,211.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,511.61x = 863,695,823.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,695,823.30/40,511.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,319.71

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