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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,597.31, 60,888.78 and 11,017.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,597.31, 60,888.78 and 11,017.45 is: 16,524.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,597.31 : 60,888.78 = 11,017.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,597.31/60,888.78 = 11,017.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,597.31x = 60,888.78 × 11,017.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,597.31x = 670,838,936.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,838,936.99/40,597.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,524.22

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