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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,317, 61,950.85 and 16,360.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,317, 61,950.85 and 16,360.63 is: 24,531.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,317 : 61,950.85 = 16,360.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,317/61,950.85 = 16,360.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,317x = 61,950.85 × 16,360.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,317x = 1,013,554,935.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,554,935.04/41,317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,531.18

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