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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,065.28 : 61,597.92 = 16,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,065.28/61,597.92 = 16,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,065.28x = 61,597.92 × 16,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,065.28x = 1,011,684,238.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,684,238.08/41,065.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,636

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