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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,193.46, 60,285.92 and 16,503.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,193.46, 60,285.92 and 16,503.50 is: 24,753.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,193.46 : 60,285.92 = 16,503.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,193.46/60,285.92 = 16,503.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,193.46x = 60,285.92 × 16,503.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,193.46x = 994,928,680.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,928,680.72/40,193.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,753.50

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