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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,289.82, 60,429.15 and 10,710.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,289.82, 60,429.15 and 10,710.06 is: 16,063.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,289.82 : 60,429.15 = 10,710.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,289.82/60,429.15 = 10,710.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,289.82x = 60,429.15 × 10,710.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,289.82x = 647,199,822.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,199,822.25/40,289.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,063.61

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