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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,269.76, 61,904.64 and 16,640

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,269.76, 61,904.64 and 16,640 is: 24,960

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,269.76 : 61,904.64 = 16,640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,269.76/61,904.64 = 16,640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,269.76x = 61,904.64 × 16,640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,269.76x = 1,030,093,209.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,093,209.60/41,269.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,960

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