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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,587.66, 60,881.33 and 11,005.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,587.66, 60,881.33 and 11,005.41 is: 16,508.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,587.66 : 60,881.33 = 11,005.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,587.66/60,881.33 = 11,005.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,587.66x = 60,881.33 × 11,005.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,587.66x = 670,023,998.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,023,998.00/40,587.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,508.07

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