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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,225.52, 61,865.92 and 16,262.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,225.52, 61,865.92 and 16,262.72 is: 24,404.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,225.52 : 61,865.92 = 16,262.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,225.52/61,865.92 = 16,262.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,225.52x = 61,865.92 × 16,262.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,225.52x = 1,006,108,134.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,108,134.50/41,225.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,404.98

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