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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,173.71, 60,251.91 and 16,458

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,173.71, 60,251.91 and 16,458 is: 24,683.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,173.71 : 60,251.91 = 16,458 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,173.71/60,251.91 = 16,458/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,173.71x = 60,251.91 × 16,458
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,173.71x = 991,625,934.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,625,934.78/40,173.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,683.46

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