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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,031.67, 60,046.29 and 16,657.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,031.67, 60,046.29 and 16,657.50 is: 24,985.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,031.67 : 60,046.29 = 16,657.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,031.67/60,046.29 = 16,657.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,031.67x = 60,046.29 × 16,657.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,031.67x = 1,000,221,075.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,221,075.68/40,031.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,985.74

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