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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,298.26, 61,912.28 and 16,355.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,298.26, 61,912.28 and 16,355.86 is: 24,519.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,298.26 : 61,912.28 = 16,355.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,298.26/61,912.28 = 16,355.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,298.26x = 61,912.28 × 16,355.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,298.26x = 1,012,628,470.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,628,470.07/41,298.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,519.89

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