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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,954.41, 61,432.97 and 11,372.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,954.41, 61,432.97 and 11,372.54 is: 17,059.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,954.41 : 61,432.97 = 11,372.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,954.41/61,432.97 = 11,372.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,954.41x = 61,432.97 × 11,372.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,954.41x = 698,648,544.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,648,544.62/40,954.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,059.18

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