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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,909.59, 61,364.39 and 11,327.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,909.59, 61,364.39 and 11,327.41 is: 16,991.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,909.59 : 61,364.39 = 11,327.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,909.59/61,364.39 = 11,327.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,909.59x = 61,364.39 × 11,327.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,909.59x = 695,099,625.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,099,625.00/40,909.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,991.12

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