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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,162.94, 61,702.03 and 16,192.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,162.94, 61,702.03 and 16,192.87 is: 24,272.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,162.94 : 61,702.03 = 16,192.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,162.94/61,702.03 = 16,192.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,162.94x = 61,702.03 × 16,192.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,162.94x = 999,132,950.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,132,950.53/41,162.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,272.63

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