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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,322.56, 61,984.26 and 16,368.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,322.56, 61,984.26 and 16,368.71 is: 24,553.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,322.56 : 61,984.26 = 16,368.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,322.56/61,984.26 = 16,368.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,322.56x = 61,984.26 × 16,368.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,322.56x = 1,014,602,066.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,602,066.58/41,322.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,553.23

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