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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,405.91, 60,612.97 and 10,826.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,405.91, 60,612.97 and 10,826.74 is: 16,241.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,405.91 : 60,612.97 = 10,826.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,405.91/60,612.97 = 10,826.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,405.91x = 60,612.97 × 10,826.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,405.91x = 656,240,866.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,240,866.82/40,405.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,241.21

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