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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,157.28, 61,693.54 and 16,187.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,157.28, 61,693.54 and 16,187.21 is: 24,264.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,157.28 : 61,693.54 = 16,187.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,157.28/61,693.54 = 16,187.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,157.28x = 61,693.54 × 16,187.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,157.28x = 998,646,287.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,646,287.62/41,157.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,264.15

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