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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,955.28, 61,394 and 16,011.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,955.28, 61,394 and 16,011.32 is: 24,001.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,955.28 : 61,394 = 16,011.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,955.28/61,394 = 16,011.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,955.28x = 61,394 × 16,011.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,955.28x = 982,998,980.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,998,980.08/40,955.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,001.76

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