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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,673.78, 61,019.22 and 14,022.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,673.78, 61,019.22 and 14,022.25 is: 21,036.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,673.78 : 61,019.22 = 14,022.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,673.78/61,019.22 = 14,022.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,673.78x = 61,019.22 × 14,022.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,673.78x = 855,626,657.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,626,657.68/40,673.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,036.32

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