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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,162.68, 60,244.29 and 16,453.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,162.68, 60,244.29 and 16,453.53 is: 24,680.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,162.68 : 60,244.29 = 16,453.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,162.68/60,244.29 = 16,453.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,162.68x = 60,244.29 × 16,453.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,162.68x = 991,231,232.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,231,232.84/40,162.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,680.41

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