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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,767.35, 61,159.28 and 14,474.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,767.35, 61,159.28 and 14,474.16 is: 21,714.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,767.35 : 61,159.28 = 14,474.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,767.35/61,159.28 = 14,474.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,767.35x = 61,159.28 × 14,474.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,767.35x = 885,229,131.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,229,131.83/40,767.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,714.17

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