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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,157.24, 61,740.42 and 16,194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,157.24, 61,740.42 and 16,194 is: 24,292.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,157.24 : 61,740.42 = 16,194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,157.24/61,740.42 = 16,194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,157.24x = 61,740.42 × 16,194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,157.24x = 999,824,361.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,824,361.48/41,157.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,292.79

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