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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,082.91, 60,129.83 and 16,703.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,082.91, 60,129.83 and 16,703.88 is: 25,058.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,082.91 : 60,129.83 = 16,703.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,082.91/60,129.83 = 16,703.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,082.91x = 60,129.83 × 16,703.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,082.91x = 1,004,401,464.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,401,464.74/40,082.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,058.10

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