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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,189.30, 60,291.51 and 16,175.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,189.30, 60,291.51 and 16,175.44 is: 24,266.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,189.30 : 60,291.51 = 16,175.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,189.30/60,291.51 = 16,175.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,189.30x = 60,291.51 × 16,175.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,189.30x = 975,241,702.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,241,702.51/40,189.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,266.20

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