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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,157.96, 61,751.74 and 16,184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,157.96, 61,751.74 and 16,184.16 is: 24,282.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,157.96 : 61,751.74 = 16,184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,157.96/61,751.74 = 16,184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,157.96x = 61,751.74 × 16,184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,157.96x = 999,400,040.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,400,040.44/41,157.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,282.06

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