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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,283.28, 61,924.92 and 16,642

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,283.28, 61,924.92 and 16,642 is: 24,963

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,283.28 : 61,924.92 = 16,642 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,283.28/61,924.92 = 16,642/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,283.28x = 61,924.92 × 16,642
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,283.28x = 1,030,554,518.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,554,518.64/41,283.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,963

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