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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,069.05, 60,081.39 and 16,393.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,069.05, 60,081.39 and 16,393.23 is: 24,580.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,069.05 : 60,081.39 = 16,393.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,069.05/60,081.39 = 16,393.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,069.05x = 60,081.39 × 16,393.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,069.05x = 984,928,044.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,928,044.99/40,069.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,580.77

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