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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,159.46, 61,754.01 and 16,185.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,159.46, 61,754.01 and 16,185.66 is: 24,284.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,159.46 : 61,754.01 = 16,185.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,159.46/61,754.01 = 16,185.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,159.46x = 61,754.01 × 16,185.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,159.46x = 999,529,409.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,529,409.50/41,159.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,284.32

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