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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,720.22, 61,065.35 and 14,059.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,720.22, 61,065.35 and 14,059.44 is: 21,083.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,720.22 : 61,065.35 = 14,059.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,720.22/61,065.35 = 14,059.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,720.22x = 61,065.35 × 14,059.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,720.22x = 858,544,606.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,544,606.83/40,720.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,083.99

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