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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,221.81, 60,332.92 and 16,542.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,221.81, 60,332.92 and 16,542.27 is: 24,813.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,221.81 : 60,332.92 = 16,542.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,221.81/60,332.92 = 16,542.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,221.81x = 60,332.92 × 16,542.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,221.81x = 998,043,411.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,043,411.17/40,221.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,813.49

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