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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,010.72, 61,514.03 and 16,055.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,010.72, 61,514.03 and 16,055.34 is: 24,082.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,010.72 : 61,514.03 = 16,055.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,010.72/61,514.03 = 16,055.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,010.72x = 61,514.03 × 16,055.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,010.72x = 987,628,558.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,628,558.58/41,010.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,082.21

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