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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,266.99, 61,926 and 16,302.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,266.99, 61,926 and 16,302.79 is: 24,464.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,266.99 : 61,926 = 16,302.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,266.99/61,926 = 16,302.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,266.99x = 61,926 × 16,302.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,266.99x = 1,009,566,573.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,566,573.54/41,266.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,464.26

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