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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,289.94, 60,430.08 and 10,710.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,289.94, 60,430.08 and 10,710.04 is: 16,063.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,289.94 : 60,430.08 = 10,710.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,289.94/60,430.08 = 10,710.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,289.94x = 60,430.08 × 10,710.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,289.94x = 647,208,574.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,208,574.00/40,289.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,063.78

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