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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,157.76, 61,719.36 and 16,194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,157.76, 61,719.36 and 16,194 is: 24,284.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,157.76 : 61,719.36 = 16,194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,157.76/61,719.36 = 16,194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,157.76x = 61,719.36 × 16,194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,157.76x = 999,483,315.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,483,315.84/41,157.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,284.20

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