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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,664.36, 60,995.82 and 16,040.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,664.36, 60,995.82 and 16,040.36 is: 24,060.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,664.36 : 60,995.82 = 16,040.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,664.36/60,995.82 = 16,040.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,664.36x = 60,995.82 × 16,040.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,664.36x = 978,394,911.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,394,911.30/40,664.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,060.26

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