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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,670.13, 60,993.46 and 14,015.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,670.13, 60,993.46 and 14,015.03 is: 21,018.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,670.13 : 60,993.46 = 14,015.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,670.13/60,993.46 = 14,015.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,670.13x = 60,993.46 × 14,015.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,670.13x = 854,825,171.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,825,171.70/40,670.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,018.50

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