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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,031.87, 61,575.50 and 16,068.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,031.87, 61,575.50 and 16,068.81 is: 24,114.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,031.87 : 61,575.50 = 16,068.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,031.87/61,575.50 = 16,068.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,031.87x = 61,575.50 × 16,068.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,031.87x = 989,445,010.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,445,010.16/41,031.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,114.06

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