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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,311.76, 60,444.24 and 16,612.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,311.76, 60,444.24 and 16,612.24 is: 24,908.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,311.76 : 60,444.24 = 16,612.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,311.76/60,444.24 = 16,612.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,311.76x = 60,444.24 × 16,612.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,311.76x = 1,004,114,221.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,114,221.50/40,311.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,908.72

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