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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,802.63, 61,185.47 and 14,508.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,802.63, 61,185.47 and 14,508.06 is: 21,755.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,802.63 : 61,185.47 = 14,508.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,802.63/61,185.47 = 14,508.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,802.63x = 61,185.47 × 14,508.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,802.63x = 887,682,397.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,682,397.35/40,802.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,755.52

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