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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,275.78, 61,913.67 and 16,634.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,275.78, 61,913.67 and 16,634.50 is: 24,951.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,275.78 : 61,913.67 = 16,634.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,275.78/61,913.67 = 16,634.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,275.78x = 61,913.67 × 16,634.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,275.78x = 1,029,902,943.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,902,943.62/41,275.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,951.75

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