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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,287.93, 60,427.08 and 10,708.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,287.93, 60,427.08 and 10,708.04 is: 16,060.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,287.93 : 60,427.08 = 10,708.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,287.93/60,427.08 = 10,708.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,287.93x = 60,427.08 × 10,708.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,287.93x = 647,055,287.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,055,287.59/40,287.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,060.77

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