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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,245.54, 60,371.76 and 16,554.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,245.54, 60,371.76 and 16,554.48 is: 24,833.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,245.54 : 60,371.76 = 16,554.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,245.54/60,371.76 = 16,554.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,245.54x = 60,371.76 × 16,554.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,245.54x = 999,423,093.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,423,093.48/40,245.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,833.14

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