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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,068.16, 61,608.90 and 16,094.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,068.16, 61,608.90 and 16,094.68 is: 24,144.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,068.16 : 61,608.90 = 16,094.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,068.16/61,608.90 = 16,094.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,068.16x = 61,608.90 × 16,094.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,068.16x = 991,575,530.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,575,530.65/41,068.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,144.63

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