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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,004.44, 60,006.43 and 16,311.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,004.44, 60,006.43 and 16,311.89 is: 24,467.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,004.44 : 60,006.43 = 16,311.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,004.44/60,006.43 = 16,311.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,004.44x = 60,006.43 × 16,311.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,004.44x = 978,818,285.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,818,285.45/40,004.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,467.74

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