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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,294.08, 60,441.68 and 10,711.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,294.08, 60,441.68 and 10,711.77 is: 16,067.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,294.08 : 60,441.68 = 10,711.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,294.08/60,441.68 = 10,711.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,294.08x = 60,441.68 × 10,711.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,294.08x = 647,437,374.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,437,374.57/40,294.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,067.80

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