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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,127.74, 61,717 and 16,163.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,127.74, 61,717 and 16,163.40 is: 24,255.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,127.74 : 61,717 = 16,163.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,127.74/61,717 = 16,163.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,127.74x = 61,717 × 16,163.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,127.74x = 997,556,557.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,556,557.80/41,127.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,255.08

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