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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,128.83, 61,697.97 and 16,165.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,128.83, 61,697.97 and 16,165.58 is: 24,250.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,128.83 : 61,697.97 = 16,165.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,128.83/61,697.97 = 16,165.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,128.83x = 61,697.97 × 16,165.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,128.83x = 997,383,161.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,383,161.38/41,128.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,250.22

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