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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,289.95, 60,429.34 and 10,710.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,289.95, 60,429.34 and 10,710.19 is: 16,063.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,289.95 : 60,429.34 = 10,710.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,289.95/60,429.34 = 10,710.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,289.95x = 60,429.34 × 10,710.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,289.95x = 647,209,384.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,209,384.05/40,289.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,063.79

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