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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,669.63, 60,992.70 and 14,014.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,669.63, 60,992.70 and 14,014.53 is: 21,017.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,669.63 : 60,992.70 = 14,014.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,669.63/60,992.70 = 14,014.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,669.63x = 60,992.70 × 14,014.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,669.63x = 854,784,023.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,784,023.93/40,669.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,017.75

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