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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,950.61, 61,425.94 and 11,368.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,950.61, 61,425.94 and 11,368.45 is: 17,052.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,950.61 : 61,425.94 = 11,368.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,950.61/61,425.94 = 11,368.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,950.61x = 61,425.94 × 11,368.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,950.61x = 698,317,363.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,317,363.62/40,950.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,052.68

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