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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,669.29, 60,997.77 and 11,089.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,669.29, 60,997.77 and 11,089.50 is: 16,632.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,669.29 : 60,997.77 = 11,089.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,669.29/60,997.77 = 11,089.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,669.29x = 60,997.77 × 11,089.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,669.29x = 676,434,770.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,434,770.42/40,669.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,632.57

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