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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,254.73, 60,383.46 and 10,675.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,254.73, 60,383.46 and 10,675.55 is: 16,013.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,254.73 : 60,383.46 = 10,675.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,254.73/60,383.46 = 10,675.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,254.73x = 60,383.46 × 10,675.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,254.73x = 644,626,646.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,626,646.40/40,254.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,013.69

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