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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,806.08, 61,209.39 and 11,227.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,806.08, 61,209.39 and 11,227.04 is: 16,840.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,806.08 : 61,209.39 = 11,227.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,806.08/61,209.39 = 11,227.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,806.08x = 61,209.39 × 11,227.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,806.08x = 687,200,269.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,200,269.91/40,806.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,840.63

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