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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,274.69, 60,414.66 and 10,691.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,274.69, 60,414.66 and 10,691.73 is: 16,038.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,274.69 : 60,414.66 = 10,691.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,274.69/60,414.66 = 10,691.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,274.69x = 60,414.66 × 10,691.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,274.69x = 645,937,232.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,937,232.76/40,274.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,038.29

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