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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,324.91, 61,983.85 and 16,358.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,324.91, 61,983.85 and 16,358.17 is: 24,535.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,324.91 : 61,983.85 = 16,358.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,324.91/61,983.85 = 16,358.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,324.91x = 61,983.85 × 16,358.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,324.91x = 1,013,941,963.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,941,963.84/41,324.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,535.86

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