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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,327.59, 61,955.00 and 16,385.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,327.59, 61,955.00 and 16,385.15 is: 24,563.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,327.59 : 61,955.00 = 16,385.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,327.59/61,955.00 = 16,385.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,327.59x = 61,955.00 × 16,385.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,327.59x = 1,015,141,576.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,141,576.55/41,327.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,563.29

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