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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,163.38, 60,244.60 and 16,465.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,163.38, 60,244.60 and 16,465.63 is: 24,698.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,163.38 : 60,244.60 = 16,465.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,163.38/60,244.60 = 16,465.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,163.38x = 60,244.60 × 16,465.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,163.38x = 991,964,909.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,964,909.55/40,163.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,698.25

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