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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,262.72, 60,398.96 and 10,681.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,262.72, 60,398.96 and 10,681.11 is: 16,022.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,262.72 : 60,398.96 = 10,681.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,262.72/60,398.96 = 10,681.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,262.72x = 60,398.96 × 10,681.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,262.72x = 645,127,882.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,127,882.24/40,262.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,022.96

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