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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,450, 60,675.02 and 11,266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,450, 60,675.02 and 11,266 is: 16,899.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,450 : 60,675.02 = 11,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,450/60,675.02 = 11,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,450x = 60,675.02 × 11,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,450x = 683,564,775.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,564,775.32/40,450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,899.01

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