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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,086.23, 60,114.25 and 16,381.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,086.23, 60,114.25 and 16,381.09 is: 24,565.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,086.23 : 60,114.25 = 16,381.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,086.23/60,114.25 = 16,381.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,086.23x = 60,114.25 × 16,381.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,086.23x = 984,736,697.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,736,697.01/40,086.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,565.46

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