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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,169.76, 61,707.28 and 16,196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,169.76, 61,707.28 and 16,196.08 is: 24,275.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,169.76 : 61,707.28 = 16,196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,169.76/61,707.28 = 16,196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,169.76x = 61,707.28 × 16,196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,169.76x = 999,416,043.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,416,043.46/41,169.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,275.49

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