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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,544.54, 60,791.97 and 14,252.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,544.54, 60,791.97 and 14,252.30 is: 21,369.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,544.54 : 60,791.97 = 14,252.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,544.54/60,791.97 = 14,252.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,544.54x = 60,791.97 × 14,252.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,544.54x = 866,425,394.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,425,394.03/40,544.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,369.72

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