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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,290.83, 60,436.80 and 10,708.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,290.83, 60,436.80 and 10,708.52 is: 16,062.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,290.83 : 60,436.80 = 10,708.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,290.83/60,436.80 = 10,708.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,290.83x = 60,436.80 × 10,708.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,290.83x = 647,188,379.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,188,379.35/40,290.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,062.92

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