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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,035.69, 60,053.54 and 16,354.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,035.69, 60,053.54 and 16,354.41 is: 24,531.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,035.69 : 60,053.54 = 16,354.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,035.69/60,053.54 = 16,354.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,035.69x = 60,053.54 × 16,354.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,035.69x = 982,140,077.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,140,077.04/40,035.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,531.62

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