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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,511.64, 62,267.26 and 16,213.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,511.64, 62,267.26 and 16,213.72 is: 24,320.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,511.64 : 62,267.26 = 16,213.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,511.64/62,267.26 = 16,213.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,511.64x = 62,267.26 × 16,213.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,511.64x = 1,009,583,824.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,583,824.16/41,511.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,320.50

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