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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,161.94, 61,700.54 and 16,191.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,161.94, 61,700.54 and 16,191.87 is: 24,271.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,161.94 : 61,700.54 = 16,191.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,161.94/61,700.54 = 16,191.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,161.94x = 61,700.54 × 16,191.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,161.94x = 999,047,041.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,047,041.65/41,161.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,271.14

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