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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,063.81, 61,546.50 and 16,088.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,063.81, 61,546.50 and 16,088.27 is: 24,113.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,063.81 : 61,546.50 = 16,088.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,063.81/61,546.50 = 16,088.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,063.81x = 61,546.50 × 16,088.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,063.81x = 990,176,401.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,176,401.82/41,063.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,113.12

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