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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,164.08, 61,726.68 and 16,190.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,164.08, 61,726.68 and 16,190.16 is: 24,277.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,164.08 : 61,726.68 = 16,190.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,164.08/61,726.68 = 16,190.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,164.08x = 61,726.68 × 16,190.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,164.08x = 999,364,825.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,364,825.47/41,164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,277.59

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