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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,199.06, 60,284.46 and 16,499.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,199.06, 60,284.46 and 16,499.75 is: 24,743.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,199.06 : 60,284.46 = 16,499.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,199.06/60,284.46 = 16,499.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,199.06x = 60,284.46 × 16,499.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,199.06x = 994,678,217.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,678,217.46/40,199.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,743.82

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