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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,231.74, 60,354.57 and 16,552.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,231.74, 60,354.57 and 16,552.30 is: 24,831.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,231.74 : 60,354.57 = 16,552.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,231.74/60,354.57 = 16,552.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,231.74x = 60,354.57 × 16,552.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,231.74x = 999,006,880.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,006,880.25/40,231.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,831.31

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