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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,262.34, 60,396.46 and 10,679.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,262.34, 60,396.46 and 10,679.52 is: 16,020.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,262.34 : 60,396.46 = 10,679.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,262.34/60,396.46 = 10,679.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,262.34x = 60,396.46 × 10,679.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,262.34x = 645,005,202.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,005,202.50/40,262.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,020.06

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