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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,767.28, 61,156.98 and 14,469.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,767.28, 61,156.98 and 14,469.82 is: 21,706.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,767.28 : 61,156.98 = 14,469.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,767.28/61,156.98 = 14,469.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,767.28x = 61,156.98 × 14,469.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,767.28x = 884,930,492.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,930,492.34/40,767.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,706.88

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