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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,235.62, 61,811.17 and 16,265.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,235.62, 61,811.17 and 16,265.54 is: 24,381.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,235.62 : 61,811.17 = 16,265.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,235.62/61,811.17 = 16,265.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,235.62x = 61,811.17 × 16,265.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,235.62x = 1,005,392,171.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,392,171.95/41,235.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,381.65

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