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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,161.48, 61,757 and 16,187.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,161.48, 61,757 and 16,187.70 is: 24,287.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,161.48 : 61,757 = 16,187.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,161.48/61,757 = 16,187.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,161.48x = 61,757 × 16,187.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,161.48x = 999,703,788.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,703,788.90/41,161.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,287.36

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