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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,104.55, 60,156.74 and 16,423.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,104.55, 60,156.74 and 16,423.13 is: 24,634.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,104.55 : 60,156.74 = 16,423.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,104.55/60,156.74 = 16,423.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,104.55x = 60,156.74 × 16,423.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,104.55x = 987,962,152.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,962,152.85/40,104.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,634.66

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