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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,029.29, 61,542.68 and 16,062.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,029.29, 61,542.68 and 16,062.30 is: 24,092.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,029.29 : 61,542.68 = 16,062.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,029.29/61,542.68 = 16,062.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,029.29x = 61,542.68 × 16,062.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,029.29x = 988,516,908.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,516,908.65/41,029.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,092.96

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