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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,275.94, 60,409.29 and 10,696.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,275.94, 60,409.29 and 10,696.09 is: 16,042.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,275.94 : 60,409.29 = 10,696.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,275.94/60,409.29 = 10,696.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,275.94x = 60,409.29 × 10,696.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,275.94x = 646,143,202.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,143,202.68/40,275.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,042.91

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