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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,068.59, 61,609.53 and 16,095.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,068.59, 61,609.53 and 16,095.10 is: 24,145.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,068.59 : 61,609.53 = 16,095.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,068.59/61,609.53 = 16,095.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,068.59x = 61,609.53 × 16,095.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,068.59x = 991,611,238.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,611,238.26/41,068.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,145.25

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