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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,462.27, 60,697.02 and 10,879.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,462.27, 60,697.02 and 10,879.45 is: 16,320.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,462.27 : 60,697.02 = 10,879.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,462.27/60,697.02 = 10,879.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,462.27x = 60,697.02 × 10,879.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,462.27x = 660,350,194.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,350,194.24/40,462.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,320.15

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