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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,265.32, 60,401 and 10,682.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,265.32, 60,401 and 10,682.52 is: 16,024.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,265.32 : 60,401 = 10,682.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,265.32/60,401 = 10,682.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,265.32x = 60,401 × 10,682.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,265.32x = 645,234,890.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,234,890.52/40,265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,024.58

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