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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,895.84, 61,356.72 and 14,600

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,895.84, 61,356.72 and 14,600 is: 21,904.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,895.84 : 61,356.72 = 14,600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,895.84/61,356.72 = 14,600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,895.84x = 61,356.72 × 14,600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,895.84x = 895,808,112
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,808,112/40,895.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,904.63

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