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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,294.97, 60,442.39 and 10,712.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,294.97, 60,442.39 and 10,712.82 is: 16,069.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,294.97 : 60,442.39 = 10,712.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,294.97/60,442.39 = 10,712.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,294.97x = 60,442.39 × 10,712.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,294.97x = 647,508,444.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,508,444.44/40,294.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,069.21

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