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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,016.52, 61,529.90 and 16,053.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,016.52, 61,529.90 and 16,053.34 is: 24,082.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,016.52 : 61,529.90 = 16,053.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,016.52/61,529.90 = 16,053.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,016.52x = 61,529.90 × 16,053.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,016.52x = 987,760,404.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,760,404.87/41,016.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,082.01

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