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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,033.54, 61,555.69 and 16,070.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,033.54, 61,555.69 and 16,070.35 is: 24,107.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,033.54 : 61,555.69 = 16,070.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,033.54/61,555.69 = 16,070.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,033.54x = 61,555.69 × 16,070.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,033.54x = 989,221,288.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,221,288.73/41,033.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,107.63

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