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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,663.19, 60,988.51 and 11,083.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,663.19, 60,988.51 and 11,083.41 is: 16,623.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,663.19 : 60,988.51 = 11,083.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,663.19/60,988.51 = 11,083.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,663.19x = 60,988.51 × 11,083.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,663.19x = 675,960,661.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,960,661.62/40,663.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,623.40

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