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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,828.67, 61,233.68 and 11,249.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,828.67, 61,233.68 and 11,249.09 is: 16,871.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,828.67 : 61,233.68 = 11,249.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,828.67/61,233.68 = 11,249.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,828.67x = 61,233.68 × 11,249.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,828.67x = 688,822,814.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,822,814.94/40,828.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,871.06

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