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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,652.20, 60,997.47 and 14,369.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,652.20, 60,997.47 and 14,369.32 is: 21,560.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,652.20 : 60,997.47 = 14,369.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,652.20/60,997.47 = 14,369.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,652.20x = 60,997.47 × 14,369.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,652.20x = 876,492,165.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,492,165.62/40,652.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,560.76

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