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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,297.76, 60,385.07 and 16,911.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,297.76, 60,385.07 and 16,911.44 is: 25,341.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,297.76 : 60,385.07 = 16,911.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,297.76/60,385.07 = 16,911.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,297.76x = 60,385.07 × 16,911.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,297.76x = 1,021,198,228.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,198,228.55/40,297.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,341.32

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