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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,734, 61,101.36 and 16,110

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,734, 61,101.36 and 16,110 is: 24,165.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,734 : 61,101.36 = 16,110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,734/61,101.36 = 16,110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,734x = 61,101.36 × 16,110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,734x = 984,342,909.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,342,909.60/40,734
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,165.14

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