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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,601.18, 60,897.60 and 11,022

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,601.18, 60,897.60 and 11,022 is: 16,531.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,601.18 : 60,897.60 = 11,022 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,601.18/60,897.60 = 11,022/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,601.18x = 60,897.60 × 11,022
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,601.18x = 671,213,347.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,213,347.20/40,601.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,531.87

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