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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,284.84, 60,422.61 and 10,705.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,284.84, 60,422.61 and 10,705.08 is: 16,056.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,284.84 : 60,422.61 = 10,705.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,284.84/60,422.61 = 10,705.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,284.84x = 60,422.61 × 10,705.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,284.84x = 646,828,873.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,828,873.86/40,284.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,056.38

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