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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,289.43, 60,429.33 and 10,709.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,289.43, 60,429.33 and 10,709.54 is: 16,063.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,289.43 : 60,429.33 = 10,709.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,289.43/60,429.33 = 10,709.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,289.43x = 60,429.33 × 10,709.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,289.43x = 647,170,024.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,170,024.66/40,289.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,063.02

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