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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,072.78, 61,582.66 and 16,115.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,072.78, 61,582.66 and 16,115.33 is: 24,162.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,072.78 : 61,582.66 = 16,115.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,072.78/61,582.66 = 16,115.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,072.78x = 61,582.66 × 16,115.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,072.78x = 992,425,001.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,425,001.85/41,072.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,162.59

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