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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,664.82, 60,982.15 and 14,003.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,664.82, 60,982.15 and 14,003.37 is: 20,999.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,664.82 : 60,982.15 = 14,003.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,664.82/60,982.15 = 14,003.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,664.82x = 60,982.15 × 14,003.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,664.82x = 853,955,609.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,955,609.85/40,664.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,999.86

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