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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,019.78, 61,524.08 and 16,077.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,019.78, 61,524.08 and 16,077.28 is: 24,113.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,019.78 : 61,524.08 = 16,077.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,019.78/61,524.08 = 16,077.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,019.78x = 61,524.08 × 16,077.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,019.78x = 989,139,860.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,139,860.90/41,019.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,113.73

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