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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,666.28, 60,997.62 and 11,084.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,666.28, 60,997.62 and 11,084.11 is: 16,625.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,666.28 : 60,997.62 = 11,084.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,666.28/60,997.62 = 11,084.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,666.28x = 60,997.62 × 11,084.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,666.28x = 676,104,135.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,104,135.76/40,666.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,625.67

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