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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,017.97, 61,524.87 and 16,062.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,017.97, 61,524.87 and 16,062.59 is: 24,093.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,017.97 : 61,524.87 = 16,062.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,017.97/61,524.87 = 16,062.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,017.97x = 61,524.87 × 16,062.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,017.97x = 988,248,453.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,248,453.99/41,017.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,093.06

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