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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,996.24, 61,484.64 and 11,415.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,996.24, 61,484.64 and 11,415.04 is: 17,119.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,996.24 : 61,484.64 = 11,415.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,996.24/61,484.64 = 11,415.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,996.24x = 61,484.64 × 11,415.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,996.24x = 701,849,624.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,849,624.99/40,996.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,119.85

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