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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,126.76, 61,690.01 and 16,149.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,126.76, 61,690.01 and 16,149.33 is: 24,223.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,126.76 : 61,690.01 = 16,149.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,126.76/61,690.01 = 16,149.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,126.76x = 61,690.01 × 16,149.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,126.76x = 996,252,248.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,252,248.45/41,126.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,223.94

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