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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,332, 60,498 and 11,148

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,332, 60,498 and 11,148 is: 16,722

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,332 : 60,498 = 11,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,332/60,498 = 11,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,332x = 60,498 × 11,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,332x = 674,431,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,431,704/40,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,722

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