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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,577.28, 60,866.24 and 10,995.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,577.28, 60,866.24 and 10,995.36 is: 16,493.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,577.28 : 60,866.24 = 10,995.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,577.28/60,866.24 = 10,995.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,577.28x = 60,866.24 × 10,995.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,577.28x = 669,246,220.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,246,220.65/40,577.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,493.13

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