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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,068.49, 61,609.39 and 16,094.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,068.49, 61,609.39 and 16,094.99 is: 24,145.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,068.49 : 61,609.39 = 16,094.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,068.49/61,609.39 = 16,094.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,068.49x = 61,609.39 × 16,094.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,068.49x = 991,602,629.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,602,629.74/41,068.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,145.10

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