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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,954.78, 61,393.25 and 16,010.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,954.78, 61,393.25 and 16,010.82 is: 24,001.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,954.78 : 61,393.25 = 16,010.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,954.78/61,393.25 = 16,010.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,954.78x = 61,393.25 × 16,010.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,954.78x = 982,956,274.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,956,274.97/40,954.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,001.01

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