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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,160.13, 60,243.02 and 16,144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,160.13, 60,243.02 and 16,144.44 is: 24,217.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,160.13 : 60,243.02 = 16,144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,160.13/60,243.02 = 16,144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,160.13x = 60,243.02 × 16,144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,160.13x = 972,589,741.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,589,741.09/40,160.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,217.79

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