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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,262.83, 60,397.22 and 10,680.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,262.83, 60,397.22 and 10,680.01 is: 16,020.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,262.83 : 60,397.22 = 10,680.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,262.83/60,397.22 = 10,680.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,262.83x = 60,397.22 × 10,680.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,262.83x = 645,042,860.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,042,860.17/40,262.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,020.80

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