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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,631.76, 60,957.36 and 14,329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,631.76, 60,957.36 and 14,329.44 is: 21,497.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,631.76 : 60,957.36 = 14,329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,631.76/60,957.36 = 14,329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,631.76x = 60,957.36 × 14,329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,631.76x = 873,484,832.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,484,832.68/40,631.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,497.59

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