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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,330.73, 60,493.05 and 16,316.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,330.73, 60,493.05 and 16,316.55 is: 24,473.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,330.73 : 60,493.05 = 16,316.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,330.73/60,493.05 = 16,316.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,330.73x = 60,493.05 × 16,316.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,330.73x = 987,037,874.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,037,874.98/40,330.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,473.60

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