Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,065.28, 61,597.92 and 16,424
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 41,065.28, 61,597.92 and 16,424 is: 24,636
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,065.28 : 61,597.92 = 16,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,065.28/61,597.92 = 16,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,065.28x = 61,597.92 × 16,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,065.28x = 1,011,684,238.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,011,684,238.08/41,065.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,636
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