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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,329.84, 60,499.62 and 16,953.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,329.84, 60,499.62 and 16,953.24 is: 25,431.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,329.84 : 60,499.62 = 16,953.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,329.84/60,499.62 = 16,953.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,329.84x = 60,499.62 × 16,953.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,329.84x = 1,025,664,577.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,664,577.77/40,329.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,431.90

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