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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,147.54, 61,747.11 and 16,186.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,147.54, 61,747.11 and 16,186.89 is: 24,290.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,147.54 : 61,747.11 = 16,186.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,147.54/61,747.11 = 16,186.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,147.54x = 61,747.11 × 16,186.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,147.54x = 999,493,561.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,493,561.61/41,147.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,290.48

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