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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,666.51, 60,999.68 and 11,084.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,666.51, 60,999.68 and 11,084.29 is: 16,626.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,666.51 : 60,999.68 = 11,084.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,666.51/60,999.68 = 11,084.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,666.51x = 60,999.68 × 11,084.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,666.51x = 676,138,361.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,138,361.36/40,666.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,626.42

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