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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,180.67, 60,266.38 and 16,164.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,180.67, 60,266.38 and 16,164.07 is: 24,244.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,180.67 : 60,266.38 = 16,164.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,180.67/60,266.38 = 16,164.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,180.67x = 60,266.38 × 16,164.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,180.67x = 974,149,984.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,149,984.97/40,180.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,244.24

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