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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,976.58, 61,462.09 and 14,682.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,976.58, 61,462.09 and 14,682.16 is: 22,022.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,976.58 : 61,462.09 = 14,682.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,976.58/61,462.09 = 14,682.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,976.58x = 61,462.09 × 14,682.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,976.58x = 902,396,334.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,396,334.49/40,976.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,022.24

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