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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,168.27, 61,751.16 and 16,190.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,168.27, 61,751.16 and 16,190.30 is: 24,284.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,168.27 : 61,751.16 = 16,190.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,168.27/61,751.16 = 16,190.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,168.27x = 61,751.16 × 16,190.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,168.27x = 999,769,496.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,769,496.99/41,168.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,284.96

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