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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,975.02, 61,468.98 and 14,679.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,975.02, 61,468.98 and 14,679.18 is: 22,021.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,975.02 : 61,468.98 = 14,679.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,975.02/61,468.98 = 14,679.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,975.02x = 61,468.98 × 14,679.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,975.02x = 902,314,221.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,314,221.84/40,975.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,021.08

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