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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,847.82, 61,273.74 and 11,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,847.82, 61,273.74 and 11,265 is: 16,898.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,847.82 : 61,273.74 = 11,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,847.82/61,273.74 = 11,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,847.82x = 61,273.74 × 11,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,847.82x = 690,248,681.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,248,681.10/40,847.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,898.05

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