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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,475.61, 60,709.05 and 10,896.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,475.61, 60,709.05 and 10,896.44 is: 16,343.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,475.61 : 60,709.05 = 10,896.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,475.61/60,709.05 = 10,896.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,475.61x = 60,709.05 × 10,896.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,475.61x = 661,512,217.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,512,217.24/40,475.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,343.48

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