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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,028.59, 60,042.93 and 10,446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,028.59, 60,042.93 and 10,446.40 is: 15,669.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,028.59 : 60,042.93 = 10,446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,028.59/60,042.93 = 10,446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,028.59x = 60,042.93 × 10,446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,028.59x = 627,232,463.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,232,463.95/40,028.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,669.61

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