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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,677.96, 61,017 and 11,095.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,677.96, 61,017 and 11,095.80 is: 16,643.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,677.96 : 61,017 = 11,095.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,677.96/61,017 = 11,095.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,677.96x = 61,017 × 11,095.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,677.96x = 677,032,428.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,032,428.60/40,677.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,643.72

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