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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,211.94, 60,318.08 and 16,821.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,211.94, 60,318.08 and 16,821.98 is: 25,233.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,211.94 : 60,318.08 = 16,821.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,211.94/60,318.08 = 16,821.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,211.94x = 60,318.08 × 16,821.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,211.94x = 1,014,669,535.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,669,535.40/40,211.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,233.04

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