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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,576.62, 60,867.98 and 10,994

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,576.62, 60,867.98 and 10,994 is: 16,491.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,576.62 : 60,867.98 = 10,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,576.62/60,867.98 = 10,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,576.62x = 60,867.98 × 10,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,576.62x = 669,182,572.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,182,572.12/40,576.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,491.83

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