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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,358, 60,537 and 11,174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,358, 60,537 and 11,174 is: 16,761

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,358 : 60,537 = 11,174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,358/60,537 = 11,174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,358x = 60,537 × 11,174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,358x = 676,440,438
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,440,438/40,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,761

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