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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,146.62, 61,704.54 and 16,192.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,146.62, 61,704.54 and 16,192.26 is: 24,282.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,146.62 : 61,704.54 = 16,192.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,146.62/61,704.54 = 16,192.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,146.62x = 61,704.54 × 16,192.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,146.62x = 999,135,954.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,135,954.86/41,146.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,282.33

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