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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,072.30, 60,086.22 and 16,396.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,072.30, 60,086.22 and 16,396.46 is: 24,585.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,072.30 : 60,086.22 = 16,396.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,072.30/60,086.22 = 16,396.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,072.30x = 60,086.22 × 16,396.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,072.30x = 985,201,166.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,201,166.19/40,072.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,585.59

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