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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,954.28, 61,392.50 and 16,010.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,954.28, 61,392.50 and 16,010.32 is: 24,000.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,954.28 : 61,392.50 = 16,010.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,954.28/61,392.50 = 16,010.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,954.28x = 61,392.50 × 16,010.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,954.28x = 982,913,570.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,913,570.60/40,954.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,000.26

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