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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,975.81, 61,464.93 and 16,014.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,975.81, 61,464.93 and 16,014.85 is: 24,022.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,975.81 : 61,464.93 = 16,014.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,975.81/61,464.93 = 16,014.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,975.81x = 61,464.93 × 16,014.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,975.81x = 984,351,634.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,351,634.21/40,975.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,022.75

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