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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,926.69, 61,383.96 and 11,341.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,926.69, 61,383.96 and 11,341.44 is: 17,010.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,926.69 : 61,383.96 = 11,341.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,926.69/61,383.96 = 11,341.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,926.69x = 61,383.96 × 11,341.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,926.69x = 696,182,681.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,182,681.12/40,926.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,010.48

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