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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,731.94, 61,097.86 and 11,150.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,731.94, 61,097.86 and 11,150.02 is: 16,725.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,731.94 : 61,097.86 = 11,150.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,731.94/61,097.86 = 11,150.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,731.94x = 61,097.86 × 11,150.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,731.94x = 681,242,360.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,242,360.96/40,731.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,725.02

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