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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,217.68, 61,779.36 and 16,244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,217.68, 61,779.36 and 16,244 is: 24,347.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,217.68 : 61,779.36 = 16,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,217.68/61,779.36 = 16,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,217.68x = 61,779.36 × 16,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,217.68x = 1,003,543,923.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,543,923.84/41,217.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,347.41

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