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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,301.22, 60,451.76 and 10,719.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,301.22, 60,451.76 and 10,719.09 is: 16,078.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,301.22 : 60,451.76 = 10,719.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,301.22/60,451.76 = 10,719.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,301.22x = 60,451.76 × 10,719.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,301.22x = 647,987,802.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,987,802.50/40,301.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,078.61

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