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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,030.17, 60,044.04 and 16,656

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,030.17, 60,044.04 and 16,656 is: 24,983.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,030.17 : 60,044.04 = 16,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,030.17/60,044.04 = 16,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,030.17x = 60,044.04 × 16,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,030.17x = 1,000,093,530.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,093,530.24/40,030.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,983.49

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