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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,514.87, 60,778.37 and 14,214.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,514.87, 60,778.37 and 14,214.98 is: 21,324.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,514.87 : 60,778.37 = 14,214.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,514.87/60,778.37 = 14,214.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,514.87x = 60,778.37 × 14,214.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,514.87x = 863,962,939.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,962,939.02/40,514.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,324.59

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