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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,524.79, 60,790.26 and 10,942.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,524.79, 60,790.26 and 10,942.19 is: 16,414.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,524.79 : 60,790.26 = 10,942.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,524.79/60,790.26 = 10,942.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,524.79x = 60,790.26 × 10,942.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,524.79x = 665,178,820.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,178,820.51/40,524.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,414.12

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