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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,251.96, 60,377.91 and 10,672.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,251.96, 60,377.91 and 10,672.77 is: 16,009.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,251.96 : 60,377.91 = 10,672.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,251.96/60,377.91 = 10,672.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,251.96x = 60,377.91 × 10,672.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,251.96x = 644,399,546.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,399,546.51/40,251.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,009.15

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