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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,590.97, 60,858.91 and 14,292.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,590.97, 60,858.91 and 14,292.25 is: 21,428.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,590.97 : 60,858.91 = 14,292.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,590.97/60,858.91 = 14,292.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,590.97x = 60,858.91 × 14,292.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,590.97x = 869,810,756.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,810,756.45/40,590.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,428.68

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