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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,068, 60,102 and 10,884

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,068, 60,102 and 10,884 is: 16,326

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,068 : 60,102 = 10,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,068/60,102 = 10,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,068x = 60,102 × 10,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,068x = 654,150,168
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,150,168/40,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,326

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