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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,512.42, 60,774.71 and 14,212.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,512.42, 60,774.71 and 14,212.53 is: 21,320.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,512.42 : 60,774.71 = 14,212.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,512.42/60,774.71 = 14,212.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,512.42x = 60,774.71 × 14,212.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,512.42x = 863,762,318.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,762,318.05/40,512.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,320.93

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