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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,216.89, 60,322.38 and 16,518.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,216.89, 60,322.38 and 16,518.02 is: 24,775.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,216.89 : 60,322.38 = 16,518.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,216.89/60,322.38 = 16,518.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,216.89x = 60,322.38 × 16,518.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,216.89x = 996,405,977.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,405,977.68/40,216.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,775.81

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