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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,769.08, 61,147.41 and 14,470

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,769.08, 61,147.41 and 14,470 is: 21,702.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,769.08 : 61,147.41 = 14,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,769.08/61,147.41 = 14,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,769.08x = 61,147.41 × 14,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,769.08x = 884,803,022.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,803,022.70/40,769.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,702.80

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