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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,731.96, 61,097.95 and 11,150.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,731.96, 61,097.95 and 11,150.06 is: 16,725.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,731.96 : 61,097.95 = 11,150.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,731.96/61,097.95 = 11,150.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,731.96x = 61,097.95 × 11,150.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,731.96x = 681,245,454.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,245,454.11/40,731.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,725.08

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