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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,577.45, 60,865.97 and 10,995.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,577.45, 60,865.97 and 10,995.26 is: 16,492.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,577.45 : 60,865.97 = 10,995.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,577.45/60,865.97 = 10,995.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,577.45x = 60,865.97 × 10,995.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,577.45x = 669,236,806.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,236,806.00/40,577.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,492.83

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