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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,266.54, 60,395.14 and 10,686.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,266.54, 60,395.14 and 10,686.68 is: 16,028.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,266.54 : 60,395.14 = 10,686.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,266.54/60,395.14 = 10,686.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,266.54x = 60,395.14 × 10,686.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,266.54x = 645,423,842.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,423,842.38/40,266.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,028.79

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