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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,659.33, 60,982.84 and 11,079.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,659.33, 60,982.84 and 11,079.51 is: 16,617.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,659.33 : 60,982.84 = 11,079.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,659.33/60,982.84 = 11,079.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,659.33x = 60,982.84 × 11,079.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,659.33x = 675,659,985.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,659,985.61/40,659.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,617.59

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