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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,162.88, 60,243.85 and 16,465.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,162.88, 60,243.85 and 16,465.13 is: 24,697.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,162.88 : 60,243.85 = 16,465.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,162.88/60,243.85 = 16,465.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,162.88x = 60,243.85 × 16,465.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,162.88x = 991,922,438.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,922,438.41/40,162.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,697.50

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