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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,051.71, 60,030.41 and 16,344.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,051.71, 60,030.41 and 16,344.47 is: 24,497.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,051.71 : 60,030.41 = 16,344.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,051.71/60,030.41 = 16,344.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,051.71x = 60,030.41 × 16,344.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,051.71x = 981,164,853.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,164,853.46/40,051.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,497.45

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