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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,651.20, 60,995.97 and 14,368.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,651.20, 60,995.97 and 14,368.32 is: 21,559.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,651.20 : 60,995.97 = 14,368.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,651.20/60,995.97 = 14,368.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,651.20x = 60,995.97 × 14,368.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,651.20x = 876,409,615.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,409,615.67/40,651.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,559.26

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