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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,235.77, 61,812.05 and 16,262.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,235.77, 61,812.05 and 16,262.06 is: 24,376.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,235.77 : 61,812.05 = 16,262.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,235.77/61,812.05 = 16,262.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,235.77x = 61,812.05 × 16,262.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,235.77x = 1,005,190,875.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,190,875.45/41,235.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,376.67

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