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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,364, 60,546.64 and 11,180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,364, 60,546.64 and 11,180 is: 16,770.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,364 : 60,546.64 = 11,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,364/60,546.64 = 11,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,364x = 60,546.64 × 11,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,364x = 676,911,435.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,911,435.20/40,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,770.18

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