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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,512.04, 60,767.97 and 14,224.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,512.04, 60,767.97 and 14,224.30 is: 21,336.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,512.04 : 60,767.97 = 14,224.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,512.04/60,767.97 = 14,224.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,512.04x = 60,767.97 × 14,224.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,512.04x = 864,381,835.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,381,835.67/40,512.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,336.42

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