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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,068.46, 61,609.34 and 16,094.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,068.46, 61,609.34 and 16,094.97 is: 24,145.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,068.46 : 61,609.34 = 16,094.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,068.46/61,609.34 = 16,094.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,068.46x = 61,609.34 × 16,094.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,068.46x = 991,600,519.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,600,519.26/41,068.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,145.06

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