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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,586.45, 60,879.47 and 11,004.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,586.45, 60,879.47 and 11,004.24 is: 16,506.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,586.45 : 60,879.47 = 11,004.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,586.45/60,879.47 = 11,004.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,586.45x = 60,879.47 × 11,004.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,586.45x = 669,932,243.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,932,243.93/40,586.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,506.31

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