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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,233.21, 61,808.25 and 16,263.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,233.21, 61,808.25 and 16,263.61 is: 24,379.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,233.21 : 61,808.25 = 16,263.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,233.21/61,808.25 = 16,263.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,233.21x = 61,808.25 × 16,263.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,233.21x = 1,005,225,272.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,225,272.78/41,233.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,379.02

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