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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,295.98, 60,443.89 and 10,713.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,295.98, 60,443.89 and 10,713.81 is: 16,070.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,295.98 : 60,443.89 = 10,713.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,295.98/60,443.89 = 10,713.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,295.98x = 60,443.89 × 10,713.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,295.98x = 647,584,353.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,584,353.12/40,295.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,070.69

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