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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,016.73, 60,028.59 and 16,326.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,016.73, 60,028.59 and 16,326.06 is: 24,490.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,016.73 : 60,028.59 = 16,326.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,016.73/60,028.59 = 16,326.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,016.73x = 60,028.59 × 16,326.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,016.73x = 980,030,198.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,030,198.17/40,016.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,490.51

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