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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,284.41, 61,955.79 and 16,325.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,284.41, 61,955.79 and 16,325.28 is: 24,499.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,284.41 : 61,955.79 = 16,325.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,284.41/61,955.79 = 16,325.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,284.41x = 61,955.79 × 16,325.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,284.41x = 1,011,445,619.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,445,619.37/41,284.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,499.46

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