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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,276.28, 61,914.42 and 16,635

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,276.28, 61,914.42 and 16,635 is: 24,952.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,276.28 : 61,914.42 = 16,635 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,276.28/61,914.42 = 16,635/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,276.28x = 61,914.42 × 16,635
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,276.28x = 1,029,946,376.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,946,376.70/41,276.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,952.50

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